Cost of living in Hardee County, FL
Population 25,508 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Hardee County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Hardee County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Hardee County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Hardee County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Hardee County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Hardee County
State and local tax rates for Florida.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Hardee County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Hardee County
What it costs to live in Hardee County each month.
- Rent $788
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $352
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $407
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,003
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $583
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $557
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,335
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $885
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $557
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Hardee County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Hardee County?
In Hardee County, FL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $788 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,003 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,335 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Hardee County?
In Hardee County, FL, the average household income is $54,231 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,974 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Hardee County?
The estimated cost of living in Hardee County, FL is approximately $2,599 per month for a single person, $3,728 for a couple, $6,218 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Hardee County?
The combined sales tax rate in Hardee County, FL is 7.01%, which includes the Florida state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.01%.
Is Hardee County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Hardee County, FL would need approximately $2,599 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,231 per year ($4,519 per month). Hardee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Hardee County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hardee County, FL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Hardee County?
The average home value in Hardee County, FL is $129,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,358, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Hardee 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