Cost of living in Bond County, IL
Part of the St. Louis Metro Area
Population 16,627 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Bond County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Bond County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Bond County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Bond County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Bond 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 Bond County
State and local tax rates for Illinois.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Bond County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Bond County
What it costs to live in Bond County each month.
- Rent $787
- Energy $177
- Water $50
- Groceries $345
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $371
- State tax $135
- Rent $871
- Energy $212
- Water $60
- Groceries $572
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $678
- State tax $254
- Rent $1,060
- Energy $266
- Water $70
- Groceries $867
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $678
- State tax $254
Frequently asked questions about Bond County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Bond County?
In Bond County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $787 per month, a two-bedroom averages $871 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,060 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Bond County?
In Bond County, IL, the average household income is $61,603 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,752 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Bond County?
The estimated cost of living in Bond County, IL is approximately $2,665 per month for a single person, $3,931 for a couple, $6,265 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Bond County?
The combined sales tax rate in Bond County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.
Is Bond County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Bond County, IL would need approximately $2,665 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,603 per year ($5,134 per month). Bond County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Bond County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bond County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Bond County?
The average home value in Bond County, IL is $133,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,612, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Bond County compare to other areas?
You can compare Bond County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bond County is in the St. Louis, MO-IL 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