Cost of living in Dewey County, OK
Population 4,433 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Dewey County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Dewey County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Dewey County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Dewey County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Dewey 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 Dewey County
State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Dewey County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Dewey County
What it costs to live in Dewey County each month.
- Rent $698
- Energy $184
- Water $55
- Groceries $310
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $469
- State tax $153
- Rent $916
- Energy $221
- Water $65
- Groceries $514
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $661
- State tax $240
- Rent $1,244
- Energy $276
- Water $75
- Groceries $779
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $661
- State tax $240
Frequently asked questions about Dewey County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Dewey County?
In Dewey County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $698 per month, a two-bedroom averages $916 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,244 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Dewey County?
In Dewey County, OK, the average household income is $60,550 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,722 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Dewey County?
The estimated cost of living in Dewey County, OK is approximately $2,669 per month for a single person, $3,901 for a couple, $6,345 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Dewey County?
The combined sales tax rate in Dewey County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.
Is Dewey County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Dewey County, OK would need approximately $2,669 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,550 per year ($5,046 per month). Dewey County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Dewey County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dewey County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Dewey County?
The average home value in Dewey County, OK is $118,200, with average annual property taxes of $713, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Dewey 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