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Cost of living in Jasper County, IA

Part of the Des Moines Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,786/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 37,864 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 26%
Federal tax $536 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $179 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Jasper County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$920
per month
3 bedroom
$1,265
per month
4 bedroom
$1,293
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Jasper County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,128
per year
Individual earnings
$42,850
per year
Per capita
$37,380
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Jasper County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$176,800
Annual property tax
$2,518

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Jasper County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Jasper County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.1%

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 Jasper County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Jasper County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.5 min
Drive alone
79.0%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Jasper County

What it costs to live in Jasper County each month.

Single person
$2,786
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $536
  • State tax $179
Couple
$4,146
per month
  • Rent $920
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $818
  • State tax $308
Family
$6,615
per month
  • Rent $1,265
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $818
  • State tax $308

Frequently asked questions about Jasper County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Jasper County?

In Jasper County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $920 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,265 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Jasper County?

In Jasper County, IA, the average household income is $70,128 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,850 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Jasper County?

The estimated cost of living in Jasper County, IA is approximately $2,786 per month for a single person, $4,146 for a couple, $6,615 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Jasper County?

The combined sales tax rate in Jasper County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Jasper County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Jasper County, IA would need approximately $2,786 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,128 per year ($5,844 per month). Jasper County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Jasper County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Jasper County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Jasper County?

The average home value in Jasper County, IA is $176,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,518, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Jasper County compare to other areas?

You can compare Jasper County, IA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Jasper County is in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 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