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Cost of living in Fillmore County, MN

Part of the Rochester Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,860/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,346 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $719 25%
Federal tax $552 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $212 7%
Energy $187 7%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Fillmore County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$714
per month
1 bedroom
$719
per month
2 bedroom
$943
per month
3 bedroom
$1,321
per month
4 bedroom
$1,391
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Fillmore County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$75,225
per year
Individual earnings
$43,817
per year
Per capita
$37,134
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Fillmore County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$204,000
Annual property tax
$1,932

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Fillmore County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$124
per month · 15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,244
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Fillmore County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.8%

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 Fillmore County

State and local tax rates for Minnesota.

State income tax
9.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.9%
Combined sales tax
7.5%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Fillmore County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.9 min
Drive alone
73.0%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
10.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Fillmore County

What it costs to live in Fillmore County each month.

Single person
$2,860
per month
  • Rent $719
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $552
  • State tax $212
Couple
$4,365
per month
  • Rent $943
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $901
  • State tax $390
Family
$6,887
per month
  • Rent $1,321
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $901
  • State tax $390

Frequently asked questions about Fillmore County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Fillmore County?

In Fillmore County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $719 per month, a two-bedroom averages $943 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,321 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Fillmore County?

In Fillmore County, MN, the average household income is $75,225 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,817 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Fillmore County?

The estimated cost of living in Fillmore County, MN is approximately $2,860 per month for a single person, $4,365 for a couple, $6,887 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Fillmore County?

The combined sales tax rate in Fillmore County, MN is 7.54%, which includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.88% plus an average local rate of 0.66%.

Is Fillmore County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Fillmore County, MN would need approximately $2,860 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $75,225 per year ($6,269 per month). Fillmore County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Fillmore County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fillmore County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Fillmore County?

The average home value in Fillmore County, MN is $204,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,932, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Fillmore County compare to other areas?

You can compare Fillmore County, MN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Fillmore County is in the Rochester, MN 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