Cost of living in Holt County, NE
Population 10,093 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Holt County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Holt County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Holt County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Holt County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Holt 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 Holt 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 Holt County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Holt County
What it costs to live in Holt County each month.
- Rent $751
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $461
- State tax $130
- Rent $907
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $770
- State tax $271
- Rent $1,093
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $770
- State tax $271
Frequently asked questions about Holt County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Holt County?
In Holt County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $751 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,093 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Holt County?
In Holt County, NE, the average household income is $67,225 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,230 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Holt County?
The estimated cost of living in Holt County, NE is approximately $2,697 per month for a single person, $4,044 for a couple, $6,357 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Holt County?
The combined sales tax rate in Holt County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Holt County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Holt County, NE would need approximately $2,697 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,225 per year ($5,602 per month). Holt County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Holt County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Holt County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Holt County?
The average home value in Holt County, NE is $152,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,731, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Holt 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