Desha County, AR Economy


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Desha, AR County is a great place to live and work. With a 2 bedroom rent of just $720 per month, it is cheaper than the US average of $1,430. The cost of living index in Desha, AR County is 90 compared to 100 in the US which means residents have more buying power. There are plenty of local companies providing employment opportunities such as Great River Rice, Delta Pride Catfish and Pilgrims Pride Corporation offering competitive salaries. Desha, AR County has something for everyone to enjoy while providing an affordable cost of living.

Desha County has an unemployment rate of 6.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Desha County has seen the job market decrease by -0.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Desha County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Desha County is 10.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Desha County 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 Desha County
- The average income of a Desha County resident is $19,300 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Desha County resident is $33,295 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDesha, ArkansasUnited States
  6.46
  -4.3%-6.2%
  24.1%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  6.9%4.6%
  $19,955$37,638
  $33,295$69,021
  $45,280$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  9.0%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  6.0%6.8%
  12.2%10.0%
  4.4%2.5%
  9.5%11.0%
  3.4%4.8%
  1.3%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  3.3%4.7%
  0.4%1.9%
  3.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.0%4.2%
  12.0%9.3%
  12.9%14.0%
  2.2%2.1%
  2.3%7.0%
  5.5%4.8%
  9.2%4.7%
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