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Cost of living in De Witt County, IL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,771/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 15,461 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $714 26%
Federal tax $514 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $345 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $177 6%
State tax $171 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in De Witt County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$643
per month
1 bedroom
$714
per month
2 bedroom
$937
per month
3 bedroom
$1,177
per month
4 bedroom
$1,573
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in De Witt County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,802
per year
Individual earnings
$41,478
per year
Per capita
$36,977
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in De Witt County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$124,200
Annual property tax
$2,297

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in De Witt County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$116
per month · 16.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,124
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in De Witt County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.8%

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 De Witt County

State and local tax rates for Illinois.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.8%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in De Witt County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.7 min
Drive alone
84.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
7.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for De Witt County

What it costs to live in De Witt County each month.

Single person
$2,771
per month
  • Rent $714
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $514
  • State tax $171
Couple
$4,062
per month
  • Rent $937
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $730
  • State tax $267
Family
$6,447
per month
  • Rent $1,177
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $730
  • State tax $267

Frequently asked questions about De Witt County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in De Witt County?

In De Witt County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $714 per month, a two-bedroom averages $937 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,177 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in De Witt County?

In De Witt County, IL, the average household income is $64,802 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,478 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in De Witt County?

The estimated cost of living in De Witt County, IL is approximately $2,771 per month for a single person, $4,062 for a couple, $6,447 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in De Witt County?

The combined sales tax rate in De Witt County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.

Is De Witt County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in De Witt County, IL would need approximately $2,771 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,802 per year ($5,400 per month). De Witt County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in De Witt County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in De Witt County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in De Witt County?

The average home value in De Witt County, IL is $124,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,297, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does De Witt 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