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Cost of living in Yell County, AR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,517/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,195 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $651 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $430 17%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $303 12%
Energy $192 8%
State tax $86 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Yell County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$618
per month
1 bedroom
$651
per month
2 bedroom
$848
per month
3 bedroom
$1,188
per month
4 bedroom
$1,193
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Yell County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,870
per year
Individual earnings
$36,342
per year
Per capita
$26,871
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Yell County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$131,300
Annual property tax
$679

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Yell 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 Yell County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.3%

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 Yell 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 Yell County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.3 min
Drive alone
77.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Yell County

What it costs to live in Yell County each month.

Single person
$2,517
per month
  • Rent $651
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $430
  • State tax $86
Couple
$3,721
per month
  • Rent $848
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $633
  • State tax $159
Family
$6,175
per month
  • Rent $1,188
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $633
  • State tax $159

Frequently asked questions about Yell County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Yell County?

In Yell County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $651 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,188 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Yell County?

In Yell County, AR, the average household income is $58,870 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,342 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Yell County?

The estimated cost of living in Yell County, AR is approximately $2,517 per month for a single person, $3,721 for a couple, $6,175 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Yell County?

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

Is Yell County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Yell County, AR would need approximately $2,517 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,870 per year ($4,906 per month). Yell County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Yell County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Yell County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Yell County?

The average home value in Yell County, AR is $131,300, with average annual property taxes of $679, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Yell County compare to other areas?

You can compare Yell County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Yell County is in the Russellville, 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