Cost of living in Elk County, KS
Population 2,464 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Elk County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Elk County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Elk County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Elk County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Elk 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 Elk County
State and local tax rates for Kansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Elk County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Elk County
What it costs to live in Elk County each month.
- Rent $714
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $372
- State tax $118
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $588
- State tax $228
- Rent $1,119
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $588
- State tax $228
Frequently asked questions about Elk County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Elk County?
In Elk County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $714 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,119 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Elk County?
In Elk County, KS, the average household income is $56,087 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,813 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Elk County?
The estimated cost of living in Elk County, KS is approximately $2,564 per month for a single person, $3,789 for a couple, $6,162 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Elk County?
The combined sales tax rate in Elk County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Elk County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Elk County, KS would need approximately $2,564 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,087 per year ($4,674 per month). Elk County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Elk County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Elk County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Elk County?
The average home value in Elk County, KS is $60,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,211, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Elk 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