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Cost of living in Claiborne County, TN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,576/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 32,221 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $812 32%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $401 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $191 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Claiborne County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$719
per month
1 bedroom
$812
per month
2 bedroom
$899
per month
3 bedroom
$1,183
per month
4 bedroom
$1,239
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Claiborne County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$46,587
per year
Individual earnings
$34,612
per year
Per capita
$27,552
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Claiborne County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$148,000
Annual property tax
$728

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Claiborne County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,292
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Claiborne County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.9%

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 Claiborne County

State and local tax rates for Tennessee.

No state income tax
Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Claiborne County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.8 min
Drive alone
81.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
7.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Claiborne County

What it costs to live in Claiborne County each month.

Single person
$2,576
per month
  • Rent $812
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $401
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,444
per month
  • Rent $899
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $442
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,853
per month
  • Rent $1,183
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $442
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Claiborne County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Claiborne County?

In Claiborne County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $812 per month, a two-bedroom averages $899 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,183 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Claiborne County?

In Claiborne County, TN, the average household income is $46,587 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,612 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Claiborne County?

The estimated cost of living in Claiborne County, TN is approximately $2,576 per month for a single person, $3,444 for a couple, $5,853 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Claiborne County?

The combined sales tax rate in Claiborne County, TN is 9.55%, which includes the Tennessee state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 2.55%.

Is Claiborne County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Claiborne County, TN would need approximately $2,576 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,587 per year ($3,882 per month). Claiborne County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Claiborne County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Claiborne County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Claiborne County?

The average home value in Claiborne County, TN is $148,000, with average annual property taxes of $728, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Claiborne 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