Cost of living in Bee County, TX
Population 31,000 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Bee County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Bee County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Bee County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Bee County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Bee 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 Bee County
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Bee County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Bee County
What it costs to live in Bee County each month.
- Rent $849
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $406
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,114
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $588
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,421
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $588
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Bee County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Bee County?
In Bee County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $849 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,114 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,421 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Bee County?
In Bee County, TX, the average household income is $56,075 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,906 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Bee County?
The estimated cost of living in Bee County, TX is approximately $2,643 per month for a single person, $3,843 for a couple, $6,292 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Bee County?
The combined sales tax rate in Bee County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is Bee County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Bee County, TX would need approximately $2,643 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,075 per year ($4,673 per month). Bee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Bee County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bee County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 18.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Bee County?
The average home value in Bee County, TX is $102,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,461, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Bee County compare to other areas?
You can compare Bee County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bee County is in the Beeville, TX 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