Cost of living in Bent County, CO
Population 5,524 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Bent County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Bent County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Bent County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Bent County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Bent 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 Bent County
State and local tax rates for Colorado.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Bent County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Bent County
What it costs to live in Bent County each month.
- Rent $754
- Energy $158
- Water $60
- Groceries $359
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $357
- State tax $117
- Rent $989
- Energy $190
- Water $70
- Groceries $595
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $480
- State tax $180
- Rent $1,274
- Energy $237
- Water $85
- Groceries $903
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $480
- State tax $180
Frequently asked questions about Bent County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Bent County?
In Bent County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $754 per month, a two-bedroom averages $989 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,274 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Bent County?
In Bent County, CO, the average household income is $49,194 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 Bent County?
The estimated cost of living in Bent County, CO is approximately $2,605 per month for a single person, $3,788 for a couple, $6,229 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Bent County?
The combined sales tax rate in Bent County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.
Is Bent County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Bent County, CO would need approximately $2,605 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,194 per year ($4,100 per month). Bent County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Bent County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bent County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Bent County?
The average home value in Bent County, CO is $137,900, with average annual property taxes of $532, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Bent 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