Cost of living in Castro County, TX
Population 7,328 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Castro County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Castro County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Castro County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Castro County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Castro 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 Castro County
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Castro County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Castro County
What it costs to live in Castro County each month.
- Rent $750
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $461
- State tax $0
- Rent $933
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $709
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,124
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $709
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Castro County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Castro County?
In Castro County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $750 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,124 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Castro County?
In Castro County, TX, the average household income is $63,485 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,263 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Castro County?
The estimated cost of living in Castro County, TX is approximately $2,599 per month for a single person, $3,783 for a couple, $6,116 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Castro County?
The combined sales tax rate in Castro County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is Castro County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Castro County, TX would need approximately $2,599 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,485 per year ($5,290 per month). Castro County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Castro County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Castro County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 21.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Castro County?
The average home value in Castro County, TX is $94,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,067, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Castro 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