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Cost of living in Dunklin County, MO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,518/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 27,795 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $628 25%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $407 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $313 12%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $126 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Dunklin County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$615
per month
1 bedroom
$628
per month
2 bedroom
$824
per month
3 bedroom
$1,072
per month
4 bedroom
$1,244
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dunklin County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$47,368
per year
Individual earnings
$34,945
per year
Per capita
$26,121
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dunklin County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$93,800
Annual property tax
$651

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dunklin County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 14.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Dunklin County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
16.1%

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 Dunklin County

State and local tax rates for Missouri.

State income tax
4.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.2%
Combined sales tax
8.3%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Dunklin County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.8 min
Drive alone
78.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dunklin County

What it costs to live in Dunklin County each month.

Single person
$2,518
per month
  • Rent $628
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $313
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $407
  • State tax $126
Couple
$3,548
per month
  • Rent $824
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $519
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $453
  • State tax $175
Family
$5,918
per month
  • Rent $1,072
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $787
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $453
  • State tax $175

Frequently asked questions about Dunklin County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dunklin County?

In Dunklin County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $628 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,072 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dunklin County?

In Dunklin County, MO, the average household income is $47,368 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,945 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dunklin County?

The estimated cost of living in Dunklin County, MO is approximately $2,518 per month for a single person, $3,548 for a couple, $5,918 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dunklin County?

The combined sales tax rate in Dunklin County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.

Is Dunklin County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dunklin County, MO would need approximately $2,518 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,368 per year ($3,947 per month). Dunklin County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Dunklin County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dunklin County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dunklin County?

The average home value in Dunklin County, MO is $93,800, with average annual property taxes of $651, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dunklin County compare to other areas?

You can compare Dunklin County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dunklin County is in the Kennett, MO 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