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Cost of living in Blount County, AL

Part of the Birmingham Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,136/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 59,292 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,144 36%
Healthcare $480 15%
Federal tax $443 14%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $306 10%
Energy $237 8%
State tax $151 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Blount County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$998
per month
1 bedroom
$1,144
per month
2 bedroom
$1,267
per month
3 bedroom
$1,583
per month
4 bedroom
$1,791
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Blount County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,096
per year
Individual earnings
$37,158
per year
Per capita
$30,656
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Blount County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$169,700
Annual property tax
$508

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Blount County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$179
per month · 15.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$58
per month
Annual total
$2,844
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Blount County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.2%

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 Blount County

State and local tax rates for Alabama.

State income tax
5.0%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
9.2%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Blount County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
35.3 min
Drive alone
85.1%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Blount County

What it costs to live in Blount County each month.

Single person
$3,136
per month
  • Rent $1,144
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $443
  • State tax $151
Couple
$4,328
per month
  • Rent $1,267
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $670
  • State tax $251
Family
$6,774
per month
  • Rent $1,583
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $670
  • State tax $251

Frequently asked questions about Blount County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Blount County?

In Blount County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,144 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,267 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,583 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Blount County?

In Blount County, AL, the average household income is $61,096 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,158 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Blount County?

The estimated cost of living in Blount County, AL is approximately $3,136 per month for a single person, $4,328 for a couple, $6,774 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Blount County?

The combined sales tax rate in Blount County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.

Is Blount County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Blount County, AL would need approximately $3,136 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,096 per year ($5,091 per month). Blount County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Blount County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Blount County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Blount County?

The average home value in Blount County, AL is $169,700, with average annual property taxes of $508, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Blount County compare to other areas?

You can compare Blount County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Blount County is in the Birmingham, AL 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