Special Interest
Housing in Craighead County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Craighead County averages $958/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Craighead County FMR Area are $850 for a studio, $919 for 1‑bedroom, $1,099 for 2‑bedroom, $1,482 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,564 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $141 increase for a 2-bedroom in Craighead County shows a 15% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Craighead County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Arkansas at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
