Cost of living in Kimball County, NE
Population 3,348 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Kimball County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Kimball County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Kimball County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Kimball County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Kimball 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 Kimball County
State and local tax rates for Nebraska.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Kimball County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Kimball County
What it costs to live in Kimball County each month.
- Rent $691
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $422
- State tax $119
- Rent $907
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $643
- State tax $234
- Rent $1,271
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $643
- State tax $234
Frequently asked questions about Kimball County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Kimball County?
In Kimball County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $691 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,271 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Kimball County?
In Kimball County, NE, the average household income is $59,438 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,843 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Kimball County?
The estimated cost of living in Kimball County, NE is approximately $2,587 per month for a single person, $3,880 for a couple, $6,371 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Kimball County?
The combined sales tax rate in Kimball County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Kimball County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Kimball County, NE would need approximately $2,587 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,438 per year ($4,953 per month). Kimball County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Kimball County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kimball County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Kimball County?
The average home value in Kimball County, NE is $109,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,905, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Kimball 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