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Clinton, IA

Cost of living in Clinton County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,769/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 46,383 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $723 26%
Federal tax $514 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $172 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Clinton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$673
per month
1 bedroom
$723
per month
2 bedroom
$948
per month
3 bedroom
$1,158
per month
4 bedroom
$1,390
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Clinton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$65,177
per year
Individual earnings
$41,499
per year
Per capita
$36,093
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Clinton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$153,800
Annual property tax
$2,382

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Clinton 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 Clinton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.0%

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 Clinton 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 Clinton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.1 min
Drive alone
82.6%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
6.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Clinton County

What it costs to live in Clinton County each month.

Single person
$2,769
per month
  • Rent $723
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $514
  • State tax $172
Couple
$4,070
per month
  • Rent $948
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $737
  • State tax $285
Family
$6,404
per month
  • Rent $1,158
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $737
  • State tax $285

Frequently asked questions about Clinton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Clinton County?

In Clinton County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $723 per month, a two-bedroom averages $948 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,158 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Clinton County?

In Clinton County, IA, the average household income is $65,177 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 Clinton County?

The estimated cost of living in Clinton County, IA is approximately $2,769 per month for a single person, $4,070 for a couple, $6,404 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Clinton County?

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

Is Clinton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Clinton County, IA would need approximately $2,769 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,177 per year ($5,431 per month). Clinton County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Clinton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clinton County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Clinton County?

The average home value in Clinton County, IA is $153,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,382, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Clinton 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