Cost of living in Cleburne County, AL
Population 15,254 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Cleburne County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Cleburne County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Cleburne County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Cleburne County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Cleburne 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 Cleburne County
State and local tax rates for Alabama.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Cleburne County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Cleburne County
What it costs to live in Cleburne County each month.
- Rent $631
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $514
- State tax $170
- Rent $828
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $542
- State tax $219
- Rent $1,039
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $542
- State tax $219
Frequently asked questions about Cleburne County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Cleburne County?
In Cleburne County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $631 per month, a two-bedroom averages $828 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,039 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Cleburne County?
In Cleburne County, AL, the average household income is $53,319 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,499 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Cleburne County?
The estimated cost of living in Cleburne County, AL is approximately $2,713 per month for a single person, $3,729 for a couple, $6,070 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Cleburne County?
The combined sales tax rate in Cleburne County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Cleburne County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Cleburne County, AL would need approximately $2,713 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,319 per year ($4,443 per month). Cleburne County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Cleburne County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cleburne County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Cleburne County?
The average home value in Cleburne County, AL is $144,200, with average annual property taxes of $417, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Cleburne 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