Cost of living in Daviess County, IN
Population 33,442 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Daviess County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Daviess County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Daviess County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Daviess County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Daviess County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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.
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.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Daviess County
What it costs to live in Daviess County each month.
- Rent $738
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $318
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $506
- State tax $104
- Rent $955
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $527
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $792
- State tax $174
- 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