Cost of living in Barton County, MO
Population 11,685 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Barton County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Barton County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Barton County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Barton County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Barton 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 Barton 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 Barton County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Barton County
What it costs to live in Barton County each month.
- Rent $680
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $357
- State tax $114
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $485
- State tax $184
- Rent $1,155
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $485
- State tax $184
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, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $680 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 Barton County?
In Barton County, MO, the average household income is $49,503 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,927 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, MO is approximately $2,508 per month for a single person, $3,589 for a couple, $6,042 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, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Barton County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Barton County, MO would need approximately $2,508 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,503 per year ($4,125 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, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.9% 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, MO is $136,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,010, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Barton 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