Special Interest
Housing in Cleburne County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Cleburne County averages $859/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 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Cleburne County FMR Area are $720 for a studio, $774 for 1‑bedroom, $1,005 for 2‑bedroom, $1,293 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,363 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $146 increase for a 2-bedroom in Cleburne County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Cleburne County was 3.8% in 2024, compared to Arkansas at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
