Special Interest
Housing in Phillips County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Phillips County averages $737/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Arkansas median of $947 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 37% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Phillips County FMR Area are $630 for a studio, $671 for 1‑bedroom, $880 for 2‑bedroom, $1,224 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,407 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $143 increase for a 2-bedroom in Phillips County shows a 19% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Phillips County was 5.9% in 2024, compared to Arkansas at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
