Cost of living in Dubois County, IN
Population 43,563 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Dubois County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Dubois County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Dubois County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Dubois County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Dubois 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 Dubois 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 Dubois County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Dubois County
What it costs to live in Dubois County each month.
- Rent $707
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $318
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $550
- State tax $111
- Rent $928
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $527
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $847
- State tax $183
- Rent $1,300
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $800
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $847
- State tax $183
Frequently asked questions about Dubois County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Dubois County?
In Dubois County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $707 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,300 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Dubois County?
In Dubois County, IN, the average household income is $71,918 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,709 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Dubois County?
The estimated cost of living in Dubois County, IN is approximately $2,735 per month for a single person, $4,068 for a couple, $6,568 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Dubois County?
The combined sales tax rate in Dubois County, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Dubois County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Dubois County, IN would need approximately $2,735 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,918 per year ($5,993 per month). Dubois County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Dubois County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dubois County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Dubois County?
The average home value in Dubois County, IN is $212,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,382, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Dubois County compare to other areas?
You can compare Dubois County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dubois County is in the Jasper, 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