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Cost of living in Hickman County, TN

Part of the Nashville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,619/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,229 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $819 31%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $437 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $191 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Hickman County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$729
per month
1 bedroom
$819
per month
2 bedroom
$911
per month
3 bedroom
$1,199
per month
4 bedroom
$1,470
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Hickman County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,223
per year
Individual earnings
$36,807
per year
Per capita
$29,512
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Hickman County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$192,000
Annual property tax
$1,089

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Hickman 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 Hickman County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.7%

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 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 Hickman County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
35.4 min
Drive alone
78.0%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Hickman County

What it costs to live in Hickman County each month.

Single person
$2,619
per month
  • Rent $819
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $437
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,620
per month
  • Rent $911
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $606
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,033
per month
  • Rent $1,199
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $606
  • State tax $0

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, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $819 per month, a two-bedroom averages $911 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,199 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Hickman County?

In Hickman County, TN, the average household income is $57,223 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,807 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, TN is approximately $2,619 per month for a single person, $3,620 for a couple, $6,033 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, TN is 9.55%, which includes the Tennessee state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 2.55%.

Is Hickman County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Hickman County, TN would need approximately $2,619 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,223 per year ($4,769 per month). Hickman County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Hickman County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hickman County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.7% 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, TN is $192,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,089, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Hickman County compare to other areas?

You can compare Hickman County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Hickman County is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN 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