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Cost of living in Fremont County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,767/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 13,701 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $843 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $403 15%
Groceries $331 12%
Transport $320 12%
State tax $168 6%
Energy $162 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Fremont County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$653
per month
1 bedroom
$843
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Fremont County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,767
per year
Individual earnings
$34,715
per year
Per capita
$32,085
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Fremont County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$281,800
Annual property tax
$1,360

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Fremont County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$110
per month · 11.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,944
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
12.2%

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 Idaho.

State income tax
5.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
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
25.1 min
Drive alone
72.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
13.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Fremont County

What it costs to live in Fremont County each month.

Single person
$2,767
per month
  • Rent $843
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $403
  • State tax $168
Couple
$4,243
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $861
  • State tax $352
Family
$6,750
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $861
  • State tax $352

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, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $843 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Fremont County?

In Fremont County, ID, the average household income is $72,767 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,715 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, ID is approximately $2,767 per month for a single person, $4,243 for a couple, $6,750 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, ID is 6.03%, which includes the Idaho state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.03%.

Is Fremont County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Fremont County, ID would need approximately $2,767 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,767 per year ($6,064 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, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.2% 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, ID is $281,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,360, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Fremont County compare to other areas?

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