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Cost of living in Edmonson County, KY

Part of the Bowling Green Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,889/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,243 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $993 34%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $417 14%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $312 11%
Energy $194 7%
State tax $118 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Edmonson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$882
per month
1 bedroom
$993
per month
2 bedroom
$1,173
per month
3 bedroom
$1,413
per month
4 bedroom
$1,793
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Edmonson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,512
per year
Individual earnings
$35,534
per year
Per capita
$27,643
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Edmonson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$136,600
Annual property tax
$795

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Edmonson County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 13.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Edmonson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.1%

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 Edmonson County

State and local tax rates for Kentucky.

State income tax
4.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Edmonson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.9 min
Drive alone
81.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Edmonson County

What it costs to live in Edmonson County each month.

Single person
$2,889
per month
  • Rent $993
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $417
  • State tax $118
Couple
$4,016
per month
  • Rent $1,173
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $562
  • State tax $182
Family
$6,377
per month
  • Rent $1,413
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $562
  • State tax $182

Frequently asked questions about Edmonson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Edmonson County?

In Edmonson County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $993 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,173 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,413 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Edmonson County?

In Edmonson County, KY, the average household income is $54,512 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,534 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Edmonson County?

The estimated cost of living in Edmonson County, KY is approximately $2,889 per month for a single person, $4,016 for a couple, $6,377 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Edmonson County?

The combined sales tax rate in Edmonson County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Edmonson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Edmonson County, KY would need approximately $2,889 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,512 per year ($4,543 per month). Edmonson County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Edmonson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Edmonson County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Edmonson County?

The average home value in Edmonson County, KY is $136,600, with average annual property taxes of $795, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Edmonson County compare to other areas?

You can compare Edmonson County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Edmonson County is in the Bowling Green, KY 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