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Cost of living in Deaf Smith County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,594/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 18,487 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $760 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $446 17%
Groceries $334 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Deaf Smith County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$745
per month
1 bedroom
$760
per month
2 bedroom
$997
per month
3 bedroom
$1,201
per month
4 bedroom
$1,655
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Deaf Smith County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,114
per year
Individual earnings
$37,349
per year
Per capita
$24,087
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Deaf Smith County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$116,000
Annual property tax
$1,590

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
20.4%

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 Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
16.8 min
Drive alone
79.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Deaf Smith County

What it costs to live in Deaf Smith County each month.

Single person
$2,594
per month
  • Rent $760
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $446
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,693
per month
  • Rent $997
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,039
per month
  • Rent $1,201
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Deaf Smith County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Deaf Smith County?

In Deaf Smith County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $760 per month, a two-bedroom averages $997 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,201 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Deaf Smith County?

In Deaf Smith County, TX, the average household income is $54,114 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,349 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Deaf Smith County?

The estimated cost of living in Deaf Smith County, TX is approximately $2,594 per month for a single person, $3,693 for a couple, $6,039 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Deaf Smith County?

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

Is Deaf Smith County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Deaf Smith County, TX would need approximately $2,594 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,114 per year ($4,510 per month). Deaf Smith County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Deaf Smith County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Deaf Smith County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 20.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Deaf Smith County?

The average home value in Deaf Smith County, TX is $116,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,590, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Deaf Smith County compare to other areas?

You can compare Deaf Smith County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Deaf Smith County is in the Hereford, TX 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