Cost of living in Hayes County, NE
Population 854 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Hayes County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Hayes County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Hayes County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Hayes County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Hayes 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 Hayes County
State and local tax rates for Nebraska.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Hayes County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Hayes County
What it costs to live in Hayes County each month.
- Rent $691
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $400
- State tax $113
- Rent $907
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $657
- State tax $238
- Rent $1,129
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $657
- State tax $238
Frequently asked questions about Hayes County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Hayes County?
In Hayes County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $691 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,129 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Hayes County?
In Hayes County, NE, the average household income is $60,313 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,500 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Hayes County?
The estimated cost of living in Hayes County, NE is approximately $2,489 per month for a single person, $3,828 for a couple, $6,177 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Hayes County?
The combined sales tax rate in Hayes County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Hayes County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Hayes County, NE would need approximately $2,489 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,313 per year ($5,026 per month). Hayes County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Hayes County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hayes County, NE 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 Hayes County?
The average home value in Hayes County, NE is $112,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,429, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Hayes 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