Cost of living in Woodruff County, AR
Population 6,157 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Woodruff County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Woodruff County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Woodruff County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Woodruff County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Woodruff County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Woodruff County
State and local tax rates for Arkansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Woodruff County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Woodruff County
What it costs to live in Woodruff County each month.
- Rent $718
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $303
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $441
- State tax $88
- Rent $848
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $502
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $492
- State tax $130
- Rent $1,139
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $762
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $492
- State tax $130
Frequently asked questions about Woodruff County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Woodruff County?
In Woodruff County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $718 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,139 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Woodruff County?
In Woodruff County, AR, the average household income is $49,982 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,031 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Woodruff County?
The estimated cost of living in Woodruff County, AR is approximately $2,597 per month for a single person, $3,551 for a couple, $5,956 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Woodruff County?
The combined sales tax rate in Woodruff County, AR is 9.47%, which includes the Arkansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.97%.
Is Woodruff County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Woodruff County, AR would need approximately $2,597 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,982 per year ($4,165 per month). Woodruff County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Woodruff County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Woodruff County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Woodruff County?
The average home value in Woodruff County, AR is $96,800, with average annual property taxes of $558, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Woodruff County compare to other areas?
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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