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Cost of living in Gilliam County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,864/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,002 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $796 28%
Federal tax $496 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $350 12%
State tax $269 9%
Transport $250 9%
Energy $163 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Gilliam County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$716
per month
1 bedroom
$796
per month
2 bedroom
$1,044
per month
3 bedroom
$1,463
per month
4 bedroom
$1,753
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Gilliam County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,219
per year
Individual earnings
$40,357
per year
Per capita
$34,999
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Gilliam County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$158,400
Annual property tax
$1,597

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Gilliam County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$117
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$46
per month
Annual total
$1,956
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Gilliam County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.8%

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 Gilliam County

State and local tax rates for Oregon.

State income tax
9.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Gilliam County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
16.5 min
Drive alone
67.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Gilliam County

What it costs to live in Gilliam County each month.

Single person
$2,864
per month
  • Rent $796
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $496
  • State tax $269
Couple
$4,268
per month
  • Rent $1,044
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $721
  • State tax $443
Family
$6,836
per month
  • Rent $1,463
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $721
  • State tax $443

Frequently asked questions about Gilliam County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Gilliam County?

In Gilliam County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $796 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,044 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,463 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Gilliam County?

In Gilliam County, OR, the average household income is $64,219 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,357 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Gilliam County?

The estimated cost of living in Gilliam County, OR is approximately $2,864 per month for a single person, $4,268 for a couple, $6,836 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Gilliam County?

The combined sales tax rate in Gilliam County, OR is 0.00%, which includes the Oregon state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Gilliam County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Gilliam County, OR would need approximately $2,864 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,219 per year ($5,352 per month). Gilliam County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Gilliam County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Gilliam County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Gilliam County?

The average home value in Gilliam County, OR is $158,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,597, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Gilliam 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