Cost of living in Juniata County, PA
Population 23,419 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Juniata County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Juniata County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Juniata County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Juniata County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Juniata 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 Juniata County
State and local tax rates for Pennsylvania.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Juniata County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Juniata County
What it costs to live in Juniata County each month.
- Rent $692
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $341
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $499
- State tax $104
- Rent $908
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $565
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $716
- State tax $164
- Rent $1,171
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $857
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $716
- State tax $164
Frequently asked questions about Juniata County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Juniata County?
In Juniata County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $692 per month, a two-bedroom averages $908 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,171 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Juniata County?
In Juniata County, PA, the average household income is $63,923 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,575 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Juniata County?
The estimated cost of living in Juniata County, PA is approximately $2,696 per month for a single person, $3,948 for a couple, $6,361 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Juniata County?
The combined sales tax rate in Juniata County, PA is 6.34%, which includes the Pennsylvania state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.34%.
Is Juniata County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Juniata County, PA would need approximately $2,696 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,923 per year ($5,327 per month). Juniata County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Juniata County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Juniata County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Juniata County?
The average home value in Juniata County, PA is $206,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,167, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Juniata 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