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Cost of living in Furnas County, NE

Estimated monthly cost
$2,798/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 4,605 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $781 28%
Federal tax $515 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $320 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $185 7%
State tax $147 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Furnas County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$622
per month
1 bedroom
$781
per month
2 bedroom
$907
per month
3 bedroom
$1,200
per month
4 bedroom
$1,204
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Furnas County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,625
per year
Individual earnings
$41,548
per year
Per capita
$33,112
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Furnas County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$91,800
Annual property tax
$1,330

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Furnas County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$124
per month · 13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,220
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Furnas County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.4%

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 Furnas County

State and local tax rates for Nebraska.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.5%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Furnas County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
16.5 min
Drive alone
77.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Furnas County

What it costs to live in Furnas County each month.

Single person
$2,798
per month
  • Rent $781
  • Energy $185
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $515
  • State tax $147
Couple
$3,904
per month
  • Rent $907
  • Energy $222
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $662
  • State tax $239
Family
$6,324
per month
  • Rent $1,200
  • Energy $278
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $662
  • State tax $239

Frequently asked questions about Furnas County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Furnas County?

In Furnas County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $781 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,200 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Furnas County?

In Furnas County, NE, the average household income is $60,625 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,548 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Furnas County?

The estimated cost of living in Furnas County, NE is approximately $2,798 per month for a single person, $3,904 for a couple, $6,324 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Furnas County?

The combined sales tax rate in Furnas County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.

Is Furnas County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Furnas County, NE would need approximately $2,798 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,625 per year ($5,052 per month). Furnas County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Furnas County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Furnas County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Furnas County?

The average home value in Furnas County, NE is $91,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,330, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Furnas 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
Methodology All data sources