Cost of living in Clinton County, IN
Population 32,967 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Clinton County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Clinton County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Clinton County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Clinton County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Clinton 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 Clinton County
State and local tax rates for Indiana.
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.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Clinton County
What it costs to live in Clinton County each month.
- Rent $778
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $318
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $496
- State tax $103
- Rent $985
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $527
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $712
- State tax $162
- Rent $1,266
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $800
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $712
- State tax $162
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, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $778 per month, a two-bedroom averages $985 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,266 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Clinton County?
In Clinton County, IN, the average household income is $63,690 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,378 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, IN is approximately $2,744 per month for a single person, $3,969 for a couple, $6,378 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, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Clinton County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Clinton County, IN would need approximately $2,744 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,690 per year ($5,308 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, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.4% 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, IN is $157,300, with average annual property taxes of $979, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Clinton County compare to other areas?
You can compare Clinton County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Clinton County is in the Frankfort, IN metro area.
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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