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Cost of living in Cocke County, TN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,494/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 36,503 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $719 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $412 17%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $317 13%
Energy $191 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Cocke County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$714
per month
1 bedroom
$719
per month
2 bedroom
$899
per month
3 bedroom
$1,148
per month
4 bedroom
$1,192
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cocke County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$48,416
per year
Individual earnings
$35,270
per year
Per capita
$27,442
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cocke County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$141,800
Annual property tax
$911

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cocke County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,292
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Cocke County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.9%

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 Cocke County

State and local tax rates for Tennessee.

No state income tax
Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Cocke County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.8 min
Drive alone
79.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cocke County

What it costs to live in Cocke County each month.

Single person
$2,494
per month
  • Rent $719
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $412
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,471
per month
  • Rent $899
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $469
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,845
per month
  • Rent $1,148
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $469
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Cocke County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cocke County?

In Cocke County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $719 per month, a two-bedroom averages $899 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,148 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cocke County?

In Cocke County, TN, the average household income is $48,416 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,270 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cocke County?

The estimated cost of living in Cocke County, TN is approximately $2,494 per month for a single person, $3,471 for a couple, $5,845 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cocke County?

The combined sales tax rate in Cocke County, TN is 9.55%, which includes the Tennessee state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 2.55%.

Is Cocke County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cocke County, TN would need approximately $2,494 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,416 per year ($4,035 per month). Cocke County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Cocke County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cocke County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cocke County?

The average home value in Cocke County, TN is $141,800, with average annual property taxes of $911, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cocke County compare to other areas?

You can compare Cocke County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Cocke County is in the Newport, TN 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
Methodology All data sources