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Cost of living in Coal County, OK

Estimated monthly cost
$2,580/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 5,275 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $694 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $400 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $310 12%
Energy $184 7%
State tax $137 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Coal County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$678
per month
1 bedroom
$694
per month
2 bedroom
$910
per month
3 bedroom
$1,217
per month
4 bedroom
$1,467
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Coal County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$48,162
per year
Individual earnings
$34,544
per year
Per capita
$27,073
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Coal County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$92,500
Annual property tax
$540

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Coal County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$2,208
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Coal County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
21.5%

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 Coal County

State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.

State income tax
4.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Coal County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.7 min
Drive alone
76.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Coal County

What it costs to live in Coal County each month.

Single person
$2,580
per month
  • Rent $694
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $400
  • State tax $137
Couple
$3,650
per month
  • Rent $910
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $465
  • State tax $191
Family
$6,073
per month
  • Rent $1,217
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $465
  • State tax $191

Frequently asked questions about Coal County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Coal County?

In Coal County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $694 per month, a two-bedroom averages $910 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,217 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Coal County?

In Coal County, OK, the average household income is $48,162 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,544 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Coal County?

The estimated cost of living in Coal County, OK is approximately $2,580 per month for a single person, $3,650 for a couple, $6,073 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Coal County?

The combined sales tax rate in Coal County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.

Is Coal County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Coal County, OK would need approximately $2,580 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,162 per year ($4,014 per month). Coal County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Coal County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Coal County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 21.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Coal County?

The average home value in Coal County, OK is $92,500, with average annual property taxes of $540, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Coal 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