Cost of Living in Cherokee Village, AR

Population 5,078 · Arkansas · Data vintage 2023

45
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $35,244, median household incomes in Cherokee Village land roughly 53% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. At 13.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Cherokee Village lies roughly 115 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Springfield — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 47% lower than Springfield's $165,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 28
Rent 71

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cherokee Village

The median home value in Cherokee Village is $86,800 — 72% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $930/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $35,244/year is 53% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Arkansas's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. Overall, Cherokee Village has a cost of living index of 45 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 55% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$86,800
72% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$140,080
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$930/mo
29% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
7.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$638
1 BR
$684
2 BR
$848
3 BR
$1,151
4 BR
$1,256
Owner-occupied 85.0%
Renter-occupied 15.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$930
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,544/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.0 min
11% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.7%
Carpooled
14.8%
Work from home
8.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 9.5%
State rate 6.5%
Avg local rate 3.0%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$35,244
53% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,955
Unemployment Rate
13.2%
175% above avg
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Labor Force Participation
41.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.4%
Graduate degree 6.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 51.1
Male median age 51
Female median age 52.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cherokee Village, AR?

Cherokee Village has a cost index of 45 (100 = national average). It is 55% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cherokee Village, AR?

The median gross rent in Cherokee Village is $930 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cherokee Village?

The median home value in Cherokee Village is $86,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cherokee Village?

The median household income in Cherokee Village is $35,244 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cherokee Village, AR?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cherokee Village is 9.5%. The Arkansas state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Cherokee Village, AR affordable?

Yes, Cherokee Village is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 45 — about 55% below the US national average of 100.

Cherokee Village at a Glance

Population
5,078
Median Income
$35,244
Home Value
$86,800
Median Rent
$930/mo
Unemployment
13.2%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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