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Cost of living in Gallia County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,624/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 29,162 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $789 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $445 17%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $26 1%

Rent in Gallia County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$664
per month
1 bedroom
$789
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,106
per month
4 bedroom
$1,434
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Gallia County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$56,455
per year
Individual earnings
$37,302
per year
Per capita
$30,683
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Gallia County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$135,000
Annual property tax
$1,351

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Gallia County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Gallia County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.4%

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 Gallia County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Gallia County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.7 min
Drive alone
83.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
6.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Gallia County

What it costs to live in Gallia County each month.

Single person
$2,624
per month
  • Rent $789
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $445
  • State tax $26
Couple
$3,655
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $594
  • State tax $70
Family
$6,006
per month
  • Rent $1,106
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $594
  • State tax $70

Frequently asked questions about Gallia County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Gallia County?

In Gallia County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $789 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,106 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Gallia County?

In Gallia County, OH, the average household income is $56,455 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,302 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Gallia County?

The estimated cost of living in Gallia County, OH is approximately $2,624 per month for a single person, $3,655 for a couple, $6,006 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Gallia County?

The combined sales tax rate in Gallia County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Gallia County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Gallia County, OH would need approximately $2,624 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,455 per year ($4,705 per month). Gallia County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Gallia County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Gallia County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Gallia County?

The average home value in Gallia County, OH is $135,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,351, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Gallia County compare to other areas?

You can compare Gallia County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Gallia County is in the Gallipolis, OH 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