Cost of living in Camas County, ID
Population 1,155 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Camas County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Camas County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Camas County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Camas County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Camas 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 Camas County
State and local tax rates for Idaho.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Camas County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Camas County
What it costs to live in Camas County each month.
- Rent $763
- Energy $162
- Water $60
- Groceries $331
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $349
- State tax $152
- Rent $979
- Energy $194
- Water $70
- Groceries $549
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $579
- State tax $268
- Rent $1,372
- Energy $243
- Water $85
- Groceries $832
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $579
- State tax $268
Frequently asked questions about Camas County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Camas County?
In Camas County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $763 per month, a two-bedroom averages $979 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,372 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Camas County?
In Camas County, ID, the average household income is $55,536 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,411 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Camas County?
The estimated cost of living in Camas County, ID is approximately $2,617 per month for a single person, $3,923 for a couple, $6,449 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Camas County?
The combined sales tax rate in Camas County, ID is 6.03%, which includes the Idaho state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.03%.
Is Camas County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Camas County, ID would need approximately $2,617 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,536 per year ($4,628 per month). Camas County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Camas County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Camas County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Camas County?
The average home value in Camas County, ID is $248,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,050, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Camas County compare to other areas?
You can compare Camas County, ID with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Camas County is in the Hailey, ID 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