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Cost of living in Fremont County, CO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,878/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 49,394 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $889 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $470 16%
Groceries $359 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $158 5%
State tax $142 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Fremont County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$883
per month
1 bedroom
$889
per month
2 bedroom
$1,166
per month
3 bedroom
$1,508
per month
4 bedroom
$1,680
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Fremont County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,027
per year
Individual earnings
$38,808
per year
Per capita
$30,201
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Fremont County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$282,100
Annual property tax
$1,081

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Fremont County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$106
per month · 15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,896
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Fremont County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.9%

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 Fremont County

State and local tax rates for Colorado.

State income tax
4.4%
Flat rate
State sales tax
2.9%
Combined sales tax
7.8%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Fremont County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.6 min
Drive alone
74.0%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
12.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Fremont County

What it costs to live in Fremont County each month.

Single person
$2,878
per month
  • Rent $889
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $470
  • State tax $142
Couple
$4,198
per month
  • Rent $1,166
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $669
  • State tax $224
Family
$6,696
per month
  • Rent $1,508
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $669
  • State tax $224

Frequently asked questions about Fremont County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Fremont County?

In Fremont County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $889 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,166 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,508 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Fremont County?

In Fremont County, CO, the average household income is $61,027 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,808 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Fremont County?

The estimated cost of living in Fremont County, CO is approximately $2,878 per month for a single person, $4,198 for a couple, $6,696 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Fremont County?

The combined sales tax rate in Fremont County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.

Is Fremont County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Fremont County, CO would need approximately $2,878 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,027 per year ($5,086 per month). Fremont County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Fremont County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fremont County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Fremont County?

The average home value in Fremont County, CO is $282,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,081, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Fremont County compare to other areas?

You can compare Fremont County, CO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Fremont County is in the Cañon City, CO 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