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Cost of living in Boyle County, KY

Estimated monthly cost
$2,611/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 30,708 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $665 25%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $458 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $312 12%
Energy $194 7%
State tax $127 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Boyle County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$660
per month
1 bedroom
$665
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,162
per month
4 bedroom
$1,391
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Boyle County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,635
per year
Individual earnings
$38,091
per year
Per capita
$32,238
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Boyle County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$200,700
Annual property tax
$1,712

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Boyle County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 13.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Boyle County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.1%

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 Boyle County

State and local tax rates for Kentucky.

State income tax
4.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Boyle County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.4 min
Drive alone
79.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
8.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Boyle County

What it costs to live in Boyle County each month.

Single person
$2,611
per month
  • Rent $665
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $458
  • State tax $127
Couple
$3,855
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $679
  • State tax $205
Family
$6,266
per month
  • Rent $1,162
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $679
  • State tax $205

Frequently asked questions about Boyle County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Boyle County?

In Boyle County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,162 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Boyle County?

In Boyle County, KY, the average household income is $61,635 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,091 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Boyle County?

The estimated cost of living in Boyle County, KY is approximately $2,611 per month for a single person, $3,855 for a couple, $6,266 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Boyle County?

The combined sales tax rate in Boyle County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Boyle County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Boyle County, KY would need approximately $2,611 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,635 per year ($5,136 per month). Boyle County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Boyle County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Boyle County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Boyle County?

The average home value in Boyle County, KY is $200,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,712, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Boyle County compare to other areas?

You can compare Boyle County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Boyle County is in the Danville, KY 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