Special Interest
Housing in Independence County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Independence County averages $845/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Independence County FMR Area are $728 for a studio, $732 for 1‑bedroom, $948 for 2‑bedroom, $1,250 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,255 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $103 increase for a 2-bedroom in Independence County shows a 12% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Independence County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Arkansas at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
