Cost of living in Fillmore County, NE
Population 5,551 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Fillmore County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Fillmore County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Fillmore County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Fillmore County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Fillmore 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 Fillmore County
State and local tax rates for Nebraska.
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.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Fillmore County
What it costs to live in Fillmore County each month.
- Rent $819
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $490
- State tax $139
- Rent $907
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $920
- State tax $316
- Rent $1,135
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $920
- State tax $316
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, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $819 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,135 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Fillmore County?
In Fillmore County, NE, the average household income is $76,354 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,034 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, NE is approximately $2,803 per month for a single person, $4,239 for a couple, $6,594 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, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Fillmore County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Fillmore County, NE would need approximately $2,803 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,354 per year ($6,363 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, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.2% 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, NE is $131,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,481, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Fillmore 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