Cost of living in Irwin County, GA
Population 9,385 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Irwin County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Irwin County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Irwin County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Irwin County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Irwin 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 Irwin County
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Irwin County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Irwin County
What it costs to live in Irwin County each month.
- Rent $715
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $410
- State tax $161
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $552
- State tax $247
- Rent $1,090
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $552
- State tax $247
Frequently asked questions about Irwin County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Irwin County?
In Irwin County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $715 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,090 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Irwin County?
In Irwin County, GA, the average household income is $53,915 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,121 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Irwin County?
The estimated cost of living in Irwin County, GA is approximately $2,670 per month for a single person, $3,836 for a couple, $6,157 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Irwin County?
The combined sales tax rate in Irwin County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Irwin County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Irwin County, GA would need approximately $2,670 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,915 per year ($4,493 per month). Irwin County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Irwin County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Irwin County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 21.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Irwin County?
The average home value in Irwin County, GA is $105,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,174, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Irwin 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