Cost of living in Dundy County, NE
Population 1,811 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Dundy County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Dundy County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Dundy County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Dundy County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Dundy 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 Dundy County
State and local tax rates for Nebraska.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Dundy County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Dundy County
What it costs to live in Dundy County each month.
- Rent $716
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $509
- State tax $145
- Rent $907
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $596
- State tax $220
- Rent $1,129
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $596
- State tax $220
Frequently asked questions about Dundy County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Dundy County?
In Dundy County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $716 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,129 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Dundy County?
In Dundy County, NE, the average household income is $56,563 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,183 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Dundy County?
The estimated cost of living in Dundy County, NE is approximately $2,725 per month for a single person, $3,819 for a couple, $6,168 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Dundy County?
The combined sales tax rate in Dundy County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Dundy County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Dundy County, NE would need approximately $2,725 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,563 per year ($4,714 per month). Dundy County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Dundy County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dundy County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Dundy County?
The average home value in Dundy County, NE is $118,200, with average annual property taxes of $971, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Dundy 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