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Cost of living in Culberson County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,592/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,181 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $786 30%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $418 16%
Groceries $334 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Culberson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$766
per month
1 bedroom
$786
per month
2 bedroom
$976
per month
3 bedroom
$1,273
per month
4 bedroom
$1,459
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Culberson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$42,672
per year
Individual earnings
$35,643
per year
Per capita
$22,621
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Culberson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$84,500
Annual property tax
$726

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Culberson County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Culberson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
28.1%

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 Culberson County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Culberson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
11.6 min
Drive alone
90.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
1.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Culberson County

What it costs to live in Culberson County each month.

Single person
$2,592
per month
  • Rent $786
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $418
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,501
per month
  • Rent $976
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $384
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,940
per month
  • Rent $1,273
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $384
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Culberson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Culberson County?

In Culberson County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $786 per month, a two-bedroom averages $976 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,273 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Culberson County?

In Culberson County, TX, the average household income is $42,672 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,643 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Culberson County?

The estimated cost of living in Culberson County, TX is approximately $2,592 per month for a single person, $3,501 for a couple, $5,940 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Culberson County?

The combined sales tax rate in Culberson County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Culberson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Culberson County, TX would need approximately $2,592 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $42,672 per year ($3,556 per month). Culberson County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Culberson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Culberson County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 28.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Culberson County?

The average home value in Culberson County, TX is $84,500, with average annual property taxes of $726, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Culberson 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