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Cost of living in Darke County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,640/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 51,655 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $747 28%
Federal tax $496 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $33 1%

Rent in Darke County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$664
per month
1 bedroom
$747
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,184
per month
4 bedroom
$1,224
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Darke County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,654
per year
Individual earnings
$40,385
per year
Per capita
$34,446
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Darke County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$169,100
Annual property tax
$1,572

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Darke County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Darke County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

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 Darke County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Darke County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.5 min
Drive alone
81.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
5.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Darke County

What it costs to live in Darke County each month.

Single person
$2,640
per month
  • Rent $747
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $496
  • State tax $33
Couple
$3,807
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $728
  • State tax $88
Family
$6,236
per month
  • Rent $1,184
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $728
  • State tax $88

Frequently asked questions about Darke County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Darke County?

In Darke County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $747 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,184 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Darke County?

In Darke County, OH, the average household income is $64,654 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,385 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Darke County?

The estimated cost of living in Darke County, OH is approximately $2,640 per month for a single person, $3,807 for a couple, $6,236 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Darke County?

The combined sales tax rate in Darke County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Darke County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Darke County, OH would need approximately $2,640 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,654 per year ($5,388 per month). Darke County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Darke County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Darke County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Darke County?

The average home value in Darke County, OH is $169,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,572, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Darke County compare to other areas?

You can compare Darke County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Darke County is in the Greenville, OH 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