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Cost of living in Allamakee County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,726/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,038 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $696 26%
Federal tax $502 18%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $168 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Allamakee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$646
per month
1 bedroom
$696
per month
2 bedroom
$877
per month
3 bedroom
$1,185
per month
4 bedroom
$1,276
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Allamakee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,000
per year
Individual earnings
$40,724
per year
Per capita
$34,692
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Allamakee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$171,900
Annual property tax
$2,103

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Allamakee County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Allamakee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.6%

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 Allamakee County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Allamakee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.4 min
Drive alone
73.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
8.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Allamakee County

What it costs to live in Allamakee County each month.

Single person
$2,726
per month
  • Rent $696
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $502
  • State tax $168
Couple
$4,016
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $750
  • State tax $289
Family
$6,448
per month
  • Rent $1,185
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $750
  • State tax $289

Frequently asked questions about Allamakee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Allamakee County?

In Allamakee County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $696 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,185 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Allamakee County?

In Allamakee County, IA, the average household income is $66,000 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,724 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Allamakee County?

The estimated cost of living in Allamakee County, IA is approximately $2,726 per month for a single person, $4,016 for a couple, $6,448 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Allamakee County?

The combined sales tax rate in Allamakee County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Allamakee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Allamakee County, IA would need approximately $2,726 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,000 per year ($5,500 per month). Allamakee County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Allamakee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Allamakee County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Allamakee County?

The average home value in Allamakee County, IA is $171,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,103, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Allamakee County compare to other areas?

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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
Methodology All data sources