Cost of living in Hickory County, MO
Population 8,501 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Hickory County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Hickory County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Hickory County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Hickory County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Hickory 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 Hickory County
State and local tax rates for Missouri.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Hickory County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Hickory County
What it costs to live in Hickory County each month.
- Rent $714
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $287
- State tax $96
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $273
- State tax $126
- Rent $1,155
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $273
- State tax $126
Frequently asked questions about Hickory County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Hickory County?
In Hickory County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $714 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,155 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Hickory County?
In Hickory County, MO, the average household income is $35,084 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $27,614 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Hickory County?
The estimated cost of living in Hickory County, MO is approximately $2,454 per month for a single person, $3,319 for a couple, $5,772 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Hickory County?
The combined sales tax rate in Hickory County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Hickory County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Hickory County, MO would need approximately $2,454 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $35,084 per year ($2,924 per month). Hickory County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Hickory County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hickory County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Hickory County?
The average home value in Hickory County, MO is $123,200, with average annual property taxes of $581, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Hickory 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