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Cost of living in Crook County, OR

Part of the Bend Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,252/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,651 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,000 31%
Federal tax $575 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $350 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $304 9%
Energy $163 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Crook County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$862
per month
1 bedroom
$1,000
per month
2 bedroom
$1,257
per month
3 bedroom
$1,761
per month
4 bedroom
$2,111
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Crook County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$81,675
per year
Individual earnings
$45,182
per year
Per capita
$41,804
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Crook County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$423,300
Annual property tax
$2,703

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Crook County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$117
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$46
per month
Annual total
$1,956
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Crook County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

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 Crook County

State and local tax rates for Oregon.

State income tax
9.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Crook County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.4 min
Drive alone
81.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
11.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Crook County

What it costs to live in Crook County each month.

Single person
$3,252
per month
  • Rent $1,000
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $575
  • State tax $304
Couple
$4,964
per month
  • Rent $1,257
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,007
  • State tax $570
Family
$7,617
per month
  • Rent $1,761
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,007
  • State tax $570

Frequently asked questions about Crook County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Crook County?

In Crook County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,000 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,257 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,761 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Crook County?

In Crook County, OR, the average household income is $81,675 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,182 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Crook County?

The estimated cost of living in Crook County, OR is approximately $3,252 per month for a single person, $4,964 for a couple, $7,617 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Crook County?

The combined sales tax rate in Crook County, OR is 0.00%, which includes the Oregon state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Crook County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Crook County, OR would need approximately $3,252 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $81,675 per year ($6,806 per month). Crook County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Crook County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Crook County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Crook County?

The average home value in Crook County, OR is $423,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,703, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Crook County compare to other areas?

You can compare Crook County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Crook County is in the Bend, OR 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