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Cost of living in Harrison County, IA

Part of the Omaha Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,194/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,645 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,052 33%
Federal tax $588 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $315 10%
Energy $195 6%
State tax $194 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Harrison County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$990
per month
1 bedroom
$1,052
per month
2 bedroom
$1,261
per month
3 bedroom
$1,675
per month
4 bedroom
$1,864
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Harrison County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,027
per year
Individual earnings
$46,017
per year
Per capita
$39,369
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Harrison County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$165,300
Annual property tax
$2,214

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Harrison County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Harrison County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.2%

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 Harrison County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Harrison County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.2 min
Drive alone
81.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
8.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Harrison County

What it costs to live in Harrison County each month.

Single person
$3,194
per month
  • Rent $1,052
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $588
  • State tax $194
Couple
$4,633
per month
  • Rent $1,261
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $931
  • State tax $341
Family
$7,171
per month
  • Rent $1,675
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $931
  • State tax $341

Frequently asked questions about Harrison County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Harrison County?

In Harrison County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,052 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,261 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,675 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Harrison County?

In Harrison County, IA, the average household income is $77,027 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,017 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Harrison County?

The estimated cost of living in Harrison County, IA is approximately $3,194 per month for a single person, $4,633 for a couple, $7,171 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Harrison County?

The combined sales tax rate in Harrison County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Harrison County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Harrison County, IA would need approximately $3,194 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,027 per year ($6,419 per month). Harrison County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Harrison County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Harrison County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Harrison County?

The average home value in Harrison County, IA is $165,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,214, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Harrison County compare to other areas?

You can compare Harrison County, IA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Harrison County is in the Omaha, NE-IA 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