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Cost of living in Chickasaw County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,830/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,868 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $722 26%
Federal tax $562 20%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $186 7%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Chickasaw County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$665
per month
1 bedroom
$722
per month
2 bedroom
$877
per month
3 bedroom
$1,229
per month
4 bedroom
$1,329
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Chickasaw County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,421
per year
Individual earnings
$44,426
per year
Per capita
$37,093
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Chickasaw County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$164,400
Annual property tax
$1,804

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Chickasaw County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Chickasaw County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.7%

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 Chickasaw County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Chickasaw County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.3 min
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Chickasaw County

What it costs to live in Chickasaw County each month.

Single person
$2,830
per month
  • Rent $722
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $562
  • State tax $186
Couple
$4,173
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $872
  • State tax $324
Family
$6,649
per month
  • Rent $1,229
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $872
  • State tax $324

Frequently asked questions about Chickasaw County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Chickasaw County?

In Chickasaw County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $722 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,229 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Chickasaw County?

In Chickasaw County, IA, the average household income is $73,421 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,426 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Chickasaw County?

The estimated cost of living in Chickasaw County, IA is approximately $2,830 per month for a single person, $4,173 for a couple, $6,649 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Chickasaw County?

The combined sales tax rate in Chickasaw County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Chickasaw County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Chickasaw County, IA would need approximately $2,830 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,421 per year ($6,118 per month). Chickasaw County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Chickasaw County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Chickasaw County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Chickasaw County?

The average home value in Chickasaw County, IA is $164,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,804, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Chickasaw 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
Methodology All data sources