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Cost of living in Hawkins County, TN

Part of the Kingsport Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,596/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 57,446 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $824 32%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $409 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $191 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Hawkins County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$738
per month
1 bedroom
$824
per month
2 bedroom
$1,043
per month
3 bedroom
$1,343
per month
4 bedroom
$1,538
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Hawkins County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,278
per year
Individual earnings
$35,059
per year
Per capita
$29,206
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Hawkins County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$166,900
Annual property tax
$940

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Hawkins County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,292
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Hawkins County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.0%

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 Hawkins County

State and local tax rates for Tennessee.

No state income tax
Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Hawkins County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.8 min
Drive alone
80.9%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
10.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Hawkins County

What it costs to live in Hawkins County each month.

Single person
$2,596
per month
  • Rent $824
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $409
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,721
per month
  • Rent $1,043
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $575
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,146
per month
  • Rent $1,343
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $575
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Hawkins County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Hawkins County?

In Hawkins County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $824 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,043 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,343 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Hawkins County?

In Hawkins County, TN, the average household income is $55,278 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,059 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Hawkins County?

The estimated cost of living in Hawkins County, TN is approximately $2,596 per month for a single person, $3,721 for a couple, $6,146 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Hawkins County?

The combined sales tax rate in Hawkins County, TN is 9.55%, which includes the Tennessee state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 2.55%.

Is Hawkins County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Hawkins County, TN would need approximately $2,596 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,278 per year ($4,607 per month). Hawkins County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Hawkins County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hawkins County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Hawkins County?

The average home value in Hawkins County, TN is $166,900, with average annual property taxes of $940, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Hawkins County compare to other areas?

You can compare Hawkins County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Hawkins County is in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA 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