Special Interest
Housing in St. Francis County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in St. Francis County averages $779/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 40% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for St. Francis County FMR Area are $690 for a studio, $735 for 1‑bedroom, $964 for 2‑bedroom, $1,212 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,368 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $185 increase for a 2-bedroom in St. Francis County shows a 24% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for St. Francis County was 5.3% in 2024, compared to Arkansas at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
