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Cost of living in Greenup County, KY

Part of the Huntington Metro Area

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

Population 35,639 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $850 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $460 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $312 11%
Energy $194 7%
State tax $127 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Greenup County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$844
per month
1 bedroom
$850
per month
2 bedroom
$971
per month
3 bedroom
$1,259
per month
4 bedroom
$1,459
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Greenup County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,613
per year
Individual earnings
$38,177
per year
Per capita
$32,864
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Greenup County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$135,300
Annual property tax
$1,273

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Greenup 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 Greenup County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.5%

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 Greenup 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 Greenup County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.4 min
Drive alone
83.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Greenup County

What it costs to live in Greenup County each month.

Single person
$2,798
per month
  • Rent $850
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $460
  • State tax $127
Couple
$3,914
per month
  • Rent $971
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $645
  • State tax $199
Family
$6,323
per month
  • Rent $1,259
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $645
  • State tax $199

Frequently asked questions about Greenup County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Greenup County?

In Greenup County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $850 per month, a two-bedroom averages $971 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,259 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Greenup County?

In Greenup County, KY, the average household income is $59,613 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,177 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Greenup County?

The estimated cost of living in Greenup County, KY is approximately $2,798 per month for a single person, $3,914 for a couple, $6,323 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Greenup County?

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

Is Greenup County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Greenup County, KY would need approximately $2,798 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,613 per year ($4,968 per month). Greenup County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Greenup County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Greenup County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Greenup County?

The average home value in Greenup County, KY is $135,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,273, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Greenup County compare to other areas?

You can compare Greenup County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Greenup County is in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-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