Cost of Living in Little Flock, AR

Population 3,040 · Arkansas · Data vintage 2023

101
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Little Flock is a smaller Arkansas community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $56,961 and housing costs ($384,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 10.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Little Flock is about 75 miles southwest of Springfield, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 132% higher than Springfield's $165,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 126
Rent 64

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

About the Cost of Living in Little Flock

The median home value in Little Flock is $383,900 — 26% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $842/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,961/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.7%, 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, Little Flock has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$383,900
26% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$151,547
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$842/mo
36% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
38.0x
Favors renting
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 32.2%
Renter-occupied 67.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$842
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,456/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
18.3 min
32% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.3%
Carpooled
8.6%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
14.1%

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
$56,961
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,854
Unemployment Rate
10.7%
122% above avg
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.5%
Graduate degree 9.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.5
Male median age 38.9
Female median age 29.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Little Flock, AR?

Little Flock has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.

What is average rent in Little Flock, AR?

The median gross rent in Little Flock is $842 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Little Flock?

The median home value in Little Flock is $383,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Little Flock?

The median household income in Little Flock is $56,961 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Little Flock, AR?

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

Is Little Flock, AR affordable?

Little Flock is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).

Little Flock at a Glance

Population
3,040
Median Income
$56,961
Home Value
$383,900
Median Rent
$842/mo
Unemployment
10.7%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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