Cost of living in Clarion County, PA
Population 37,297 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Clarion County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Clarion County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Clarion County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Clarion County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Clarion 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 Clarion County
State and local tax rates for Pennsylvania.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Clarion County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Clarion County
What it costs to live in Clarion County each month.
- Rent $738
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $341
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $436
- State tax $94
- Rent $915
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $565
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $663
- State tax $155
- Rent $1,118
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $857
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $663
- State tax $155
Frequently asked questions about Clarion County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Clarion County?
In Clarion County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $738 per month, a two-bedroom averages $915 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,118 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Clarion County?
In Clarion County, PA, the average household income is $60,668 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,693 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Clarion County?
The estimated cost of living in Clarion County, PA is approximately $2,669 per month for a single person, $3,893 for a couple, $6,246 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Clarion County?
The combined sales tax rate in Clarion County, PA is 6.34%, which includes the Pennsylvania state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.34%.
Is Clarion County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Clarion County, PA would need approximately $2,669 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,668 per year ($5,056 per month). Clarion County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Clarion County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clarion County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Clarion County?
The average home value in Clarion County, PA is $152,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,477, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Clarion 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