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Cost of living in Green County, KY

Estimated monthly cost
$2,581/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,278 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $783 30%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $335 13%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $312 12%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $102 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Green County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$624
per month
1 bedroom
$783
per month
2 bedroom
$867
per month
3 bedroom
$1,145
per month
4 bedroom
$1,149
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Green County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$41,087
per year
Individual earnings
$30,571
per year
Per capita
$24,639
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Green County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$118,900
Annual property tax
$752

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Green County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 13.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Green County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.7%

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 Green County

State and local tax rates for Kentucky.

State income tax
4.0%
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 Green County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.6 min
Drive alone
78.7%
Public transit
1.6%
Work from home
7.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Green County

What it costs to live in Green County each month.

Single person
$2,581
per month
  • Rent $783
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $335
  • State tax $102
Couple
$3,464
per month
  • Rent $867
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $361
  • State tax $137
Family
$5,863
per month
  • Rent $1,145
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $361
  • State tax $137

Frequently asked questions about Green County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Green County?

In Green County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $783 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,145 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Green County?

In Green County, KY, the average household income is $41,087 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,571 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Green County?

The estimated cost of living in Green County, KY is approximately $2,581 per month for a single person, $3,464 for a couple, $5,863 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Green County?

The combined sales tax rate in Green County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Green County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Green County, KY would need approximately $2,581 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $41,087 per year ($3,424 per month). Green County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Green County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Green County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Green County?

The average home value in Green County, KY is $118,900, with average annual property taxes of $752, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Green County compare to other areas?

You can compare Green County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Green County is in the Campbellsville, KY 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