Cost of living in Jennings County, IN
Population 27,584 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Jennings County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Jennings County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Jennings County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Jennings County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Jennings 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 Jennings County
State and local tax rates for Indiana.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Jennings County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Jennings County
What it costs to live in Jennings County each month.
- Rent $707
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $318
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $516
- State tax $106
- Rent $928
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $527
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $791
- State tax $174
- Rent $1,300
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $800
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $791
- State tax $174
Frequently asked questions about Jennings County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Jennings County?
In Jennings County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $707 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,300 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Jennings County?
In Jennings County, IN, the average household income is $68,476 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,590 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Jennings County?
The estimated cost of living in Jennings County, IN is approximately $2,696 per month for a single person, $4,003 for a couple, $6,503 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Jennings County?
The combined sales tax rate in Jennings County, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Jennings County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Jennings County, IN would need approximately $2,696 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,476 per year ($5,706 per month). Jennings County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Jennings County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Jennings County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Jennings County?
The average home value in Jennings County, IN is $154,600, with average annual property taxes of $903, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Jennings 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