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Cost of living in Cloud County, KS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,574/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 8,973 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $665 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $418 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $131 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Cloud County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$625
per month
1 bedroom
$665
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,051
per month
4 bedroom
$1,232
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cloud County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,333
per year
Individual earnings
$35,636
per year
Per capita
$29,325
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cloud County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$96,300
Annual property tax
$1,722

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cloud County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,316
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Cloud 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 Cloud County

State and local tax rates for Kansas.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
8.7%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Cloud County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
16.7 min
Drive alone
83.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
4.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cloud County

What it costs to live in Cloud County each month.

Single person
$2,574
per month
  • Rent $665
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $418
  • State tax $131
Couple
$3,815
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $608
  • State tax $234
Family
$6,120
per month
  • Rent $1,051
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $608
  • State tax $234

Frequently asked questions about Cloud County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cloud County?

In Cloud County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,051 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cloud County?

In Cloud County, KS, the average household income is $57,333 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,636 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cloud County?

The estimated cost of living in Cloud County, KS is approximately $2,574 per month for a single person, $3,815 for a couple, $6,120 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cloud County?

The combined sales tax rate in Cloud County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.

Is Cloud County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cloud County, KS would need approximately $2,574 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,333 per year ($4,778 per month). Cloud County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Cloud County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cloud County, KS 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 Cloud County?

The average home value in Cloud County, KS is $96,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,722, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cloud 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