Cost of living in Fremont County, IA
Population 6,570 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Fremont County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Fremont County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Fremont County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Fremont County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Fremont 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 Fremont County
State and local tax rates for Iowa.
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.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Fremont County
What it costs to live in Fremont County each month.
- Rent $685
- Energy $195
- Water $50
- Groceries $315
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $582
- State tax $192
- Rent $877
- Energy $234
- Water $60
- Groceries $522
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $877
- State tax $325
- Rent $1,229
- Energy $292
- Water $70
- Groceries $792
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $877
- State tax $325
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, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $685 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,229 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Fremont County?
In Fremont County, IA, the average household income is $73,750 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,660 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, IA is approximately $2,819 per month for a single person, $4,179 for a couple, $6,655 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, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.
Is Fremont County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Fremont County, IA would need approximately $2,819 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,750 per year ($6,146 per month). Fremont County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Fremont County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fremont County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% 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, IA is $147,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,918, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Fremont 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