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Cost of living in Daviess County, IN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,645/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 33,442 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $738 28%
Federal tax $506 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $318 12%
Transport $250 9%
Energy $199 8%
State tax $104 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Daviess County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$733
per month
1 bedroom
$738
per month
2 bedroom
$955
per month
3 bedroom
$1,165
per month
4 bedroom
$1,266
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Daviess County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,561
per year
Individual earnings
$40,988
per year
Per capita
$29,952
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Daviess County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$187,500
Annual property tax
$1,276

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Daviess County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Daviess County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
23.6%

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 Daviess County

State and local tax rates for Indiana.

State income tax
3.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Daviess County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.9 min
Drive alone
68.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Daviess County

What it costs to live in Daviess County each month.

Single person
$2,645
per month
  • Rent $738
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $506
  • State tax $104
Couple
$3,961
per month
  • Rent $955
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $792
  • State tax $174
Family
$6,299
per month
  • Rent $1,165
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $792
  • State tax $174

Frequently asked questions about Daviess County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Daviess County?

In Daviess County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $738 per month, a two-bedroom averages $955 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,165 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Daviess County?

In Daviess County, IN, the average household income is $68,561 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,988 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Daviess County?

The estimated cost of living in Daviess County, IN is approximately $2,645 per month for a single person, $3,961 for a couple, $6,299 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Daviess County?

The combined sales tax rate in Daviess County, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Daviess County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Daviess County, IN would need approximately $2,645 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,561 per year ($5,713 per month). Daviess County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Daviess County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Daviess County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 23.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Daviess County?

The average home value in Daviess County, IN is $187,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,276, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Daviess County compare to other areas?

You can compare Daviess County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Daviess County is in the Washington, IN 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