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Arkadelphia, AR is a city located in Clark County with an estimated population of 10,714. It offers a rural lifestyle yet still has access to modern amenities and conveniences. The cost of living in Arkadelphia is significantly lower than the rest of the United States. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment is just $720 compared to $1,430 across the entire US. The Grocery Cost Index is also much lower at 94 versus 100 nationally. Commonly known businesses in Arkadelphia include Walmart Supercenter, McDonald's, Sonic Drive-In, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell and Burger King. With a low cost of living and easy access to popular restaurants and stores, Arkadelphia is an ideal location for families looking for a more affordable standard of living.

Arkadelphia has an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Arkadelphia has seen the job market increase by 1.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Arkadelphia
- The Sales Tax Rate for Arkadelphia is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Arkadelphia is 6.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Arkadelphia
- The average income of a Arkadelphia resident is $16,562 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Arkadelphia resident is $34,883 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyArkadelphia, ArkansasUnited States
  56
  -6.1%-6.2%
  30.7%33.5%
  9.0%6.2%
  6.9%4.6%
  $19,434$37,638
  $34,883$69,021
  $55,170$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.8%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  1.8%6.8%
  8.6%10.0%
  1.9%2.5%
  14.3%11.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  0.2%1.9%
  0.6%4.7%
  0.7%1.9%
  4.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.5%4.2%
  20.4%9.3%
  9.2%14.0%
  2.7%2.1%
  17.6%7.0%
  5.4%4.8%
  4.1%4.7%
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I attended Henderson State University which is one of the two colleges in Arkadelphia. I came from a different town in Arkansas that had much more to do, so Arkadelphia  More

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Over 14 years ago

Arkadelphia has a water park, two or three parks, its just a few minutes to get to beautiful Lake DeGray. Hot Springs has the other things that you might want to go to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Two large Universitys dominate the town and compete with each other. In general the town is orderly and neat with a true Old South feeling. Most of the citizens are  More

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