Cost of living in Hickman County, KY
Population 4,470 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Hickman County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Hickman County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Hickman County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Hickman County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Hickman 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 Hickman County
State and local tax rates for Kentucky.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Hickman County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Hickman County
What it costs to live in Hickman County each month.
- Rent $661
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $383
- State tax $112
- Rent $867
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $713
- State tax $212
- Rent $1,190
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $713
- State tax $212
Frequently asked questions about Hickman County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Hickman County?
In Hickman County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $661 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,190 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Hickman County?
In Hickman County, KY, the average household income is $63,750 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,466 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Hickman County?
The estimated cost of living in Hickman County, KY is approximately $2,517 per month for a single person, $3,891 for a couple, $6,335 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Hickman County?
The combined sales tax rate in Hickman County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Hickman County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Hickman County, KY would need approximately $2,517 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,750 per year ($5,313 per month). Hickman County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Hickman County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hickman County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Hickman County?
The average home value in Hickman County, KY is $92,300, with average annual property taxes of $756, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Hickman 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