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Cost of living in Barren County, KY

Estimated monthly cost
$2,525/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 44,670 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $665 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $387 15%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $312 12%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $112 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Barren County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$628
per month
1 bedroom
$665
per month
2 bedroom
$873
per month
3 bedroom
$1,127
per month
4 bedroom
$1,211
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Barren County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,171
per year
Individual earnings
$33,706
per year
Per capita
$28,422
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Barren County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$166,900
Annual property tax
$1,212

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Barren County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 13.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Barren County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.1%

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 Barren County

State and local tax rates for Kentucky.

State income tax
4.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Barren County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.8 min
Drive alone
76.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
6.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Barren County

What it costs to live in Barren County each month.

Single person
$2,525
per month
  • Rent $665
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $387
  • State tax $112
Couple
$3,616
per month
  • Rent $873
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $480
  • State tax $164
Family
$5,991
per month
  • Rent $1,127
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $480
  • State tax $164

Frequently asked questions about Barren County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Barren County?

In Barren County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $873 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,127 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Barren County?

In Barren County, KY, the average household income is $49,171 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,706 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Barren County?

The estimated cost of living in Barren County, KY is approximately $2,525 per month for a single person, $3,616 for a couple, $5,991 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Barren County?

The combined sales tax rate in Barren County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Barren County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Barren County, KY would need approximately $2,525 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,171 per year ($4,098 per month). Barren County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Barren County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Barren County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Barren County?

The average home value in Barren County, KY is $166,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,212, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Barren County compare to other areas?

You can compare Barren County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Barren County is in the Glasgow, KY 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
Methodology All data sources