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Cost of living in St. Francis County, AR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,449/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 22,740 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $699 29%
Healthcare $480 20%
Federal tax $333 14%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $303 12%
Energy $192 8%
State tax $67 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in St. Francis County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$648
per month
1 bedroom
$699
per month
2 bedroom
$889
per month
3 bedroom
$1,170
per month
4 bedroom
$1,197
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in St. Francis County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$41,784
per year
Individual earnings
$30,454
per year
Per capita
$22,296
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in St. Francis County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$87,700
Annual property tax
$474

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in St. Francis County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$148
per month · 13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,304
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in St. Francis County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in St. Francis County

State and local tax rates for Arkansas.

State income tax
3.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
9.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in St. Francis County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.8 min
Drive alone
82.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for St. Francis County

What it costs to live in St. Francis County each month.

Single person
$2,449
per month
  • Rent $699
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $333
  • State tax $67
Couple
$3,445
per month
  • Rent $889
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $371
  • State tax $104
Family
$5,840
per month
  • Rent $1,170
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $371
  • State tax $104

Frequently asked questions about St. Francis County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in St. Francis County?

In St. Francis County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $699 per month, a two-bedroom averages $889 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,170 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in St. Francis County?

In St. Francis County, AR, the average household income is $41,784 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,454 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in St. Francis County?

The estimated cost of living in St. Francis County, AR is approximately $2,449 per month for a single person, $3,445 for a couple, $5,840 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in St. Francis County?

The combined sales tax rate in St. Francis County, AR is 9.47%, which includes the Arkansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.97%.

Is St. Francis County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in St. Francis County, AR would need approximately $2,449 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $41,784 per year ($3,482 per month). St. Francis County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in St. Francis County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in St. Francis County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in St. Francis County?

The average home value in St. Francis County, AR is $87,700, with average annual property taxes of $474, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does St. Francis County compare to other areas?

You can compare St. Francis County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. St. Francis County is in the Forrest City, AR metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources