Cost of living in Iroquois County, IL
Population 26,746 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Iroquois County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Iroquois County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Iroquois County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Iroquois County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Iroquois 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 Iroquois County
State and local tax rates for Illinois.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Iroquois County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Iroquois County
What it costs to live in Iroquois County each month.
- Rent $668
- Energy $177
- Water $50
- Groceries $345
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $478
- State tax $162
- Rent $876
- Energy $212
- Water $60
- Groceries $572
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $692
- State tax $258
- Rent $1,081
- Energy $266
- Water $70
- Groceries $867
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $692
- State tax $258
Frequently asked questions about Iroquois County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Iroquois County?
In Iroquois County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $668 per month, a two-bedroom averages $876 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,081 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Iroquois County?
In Iroquois County, IL, the average household income is $62,439 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,315 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Iroquois County?
The estimated cost of living in Iroquois County, IL is approximately $2,680 per month for a single person, $3,954 for a couple, $6,304 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Iroquois County?
The combined sales tax rate in Iroquois County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.
Is Iroquois County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Iroquois County, IL would need approximately $2,680 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,439 per year ($5,203 per month). Iroquois County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Iroquois County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Iroquois County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Iroquois County?
The average home value in Iroquois County, IL is $125,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,449, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Iroquois 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