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Cost of living in Barton County, KS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,642/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,275 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $708 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $437 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $137 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Barton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$625
per month
1 bedroom
$708
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,222
per month
4 bedroom
$1,258
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Barton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$56,733
per year
Individual earnings
$36,779
per year
Per capita
$31,835
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Barton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$117,200
Annual property tax
$1,948

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Barton County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,316
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Barton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.3%

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 Barton County

State and local tax rates for Kansas.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
8.7%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Barton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.2 min
Drive alone
80.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
8.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Barton County

What it costs to live in Barton County each month.

Single person
$2,642
per month
  • Rent $708
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $437
  • State tax $137
Couple
$3,802
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $598
  • State tax $231
Family
$6,278
per month
  • Rent $1,222
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $598
  • State tax $231

Frequently asked questions about Barton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Barton County?

In Barton County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $708 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,222 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Barton County?

In Barton County, KS, the average household income is $56,733 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,779 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Barton County?

The estimated cost of living in Barton County, KS is approximately $2,642 per month for a single person, $3,802 for a couple, $6,278 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Barton County?

The combined sales tax rate in Barton County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.

Is Barton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Barton County, KS would need approximately $2,642 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,733 per year ($4,728 per month). Barton County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Barton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Barton County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Barton County?

The average home value in Barton County, KS is $117,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,948, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Barton County compare to other areas?

You can compare Barton County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Barton County is in the Great Bend, KS 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