Cost of living in Elliott County, KY
Population 7,336 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Elliott County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Elliott County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Elliott County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Elliott County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Elliott 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 Elliott County
State and local tax rates for Kentucky.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Elliott County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Elliott County
What it costs to live in Elliott County each month.
- Rent $677
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $320
- State tax $99
- Rent $867
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $346
- State tax $134
- Rent $1,085
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $346
- State tax $134
Frequently asked questions about Elliott County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Elliott County?
In Elliott County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $677 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,085 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Elliott County?
In Elliott County, KY, the average household income is $40,074 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,621 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Elliott County?
The estimated cost of living in Elliott County, KY is approximately $2,457 per month for a single person, $3,446 for a couple, $5,785 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Elliott County?
The combined sales tax rate in Elliott County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Elliott County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Elliott County, KY would need approximately $2,457 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $40,074 per year ($3,340 per month). Elliott County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Elliott County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Elliott County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Elliott County?
The average home value in Elliott County, KY is $97,400, with average annual property taxes of $671, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Elliott County compare to other areas?
You can compare Elliott County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Elliott County is in Kentucky.
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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