Cost of living in Adair County, MO
Population 25,224 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Adair County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Adair County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Adair County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Adair County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Adair County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Adair County
State and local tax rates for Missouri.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Adair County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Adair County
What it costs to live in Adair County each month.
- Rent $636
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $335
- State tax $108
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $596
- State tax $212
- Rent $1,155
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $596
- State tax $212
Frequently asked questions about Adair County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Adair County?
In Adair County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $636 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,155 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Adair County?
In Adair County, MO, the average household income is $56,583 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,547 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Adair County?
The estimated cost of living in Adair County, MO is approximately $2,436 per month for a single person, $3,728 for a couple, $6,181 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Adair County?
The combined sales tax rate in Adair County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Adair County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Adair County, MO would need approximately $2,436 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,583 per year ($4,715 per month). Adair County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Adair County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Adair County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Adair County?
The average home value in Adair County, MO is $159,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,210, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Adair County compare to other areas?
You can compare Adair County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Adair County is in the Kirksville, MO metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP