Cost of living in Knott County, KY
Population 14,046 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Knott County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Knott County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Knott County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Knott County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Knott 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 Knott County
State and local tax rates for Kentucky.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Knott County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Knott County
What it costs to live in Knott County each month.
- Rent $677
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $347
- State tax $104
- Rent $867
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $312
- State tax $126
- Rent $1,045
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $312
- State tax $126
Frequently asked questions about Knott County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Knott County?
In Knott County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $677 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,045 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Knott County?
In Knott County, KY, the average household income is $37,736 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,286 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Knott County?
The estimated cost of living in Knott County, KY is approximately $2,489 per month for a single person, $3,404 for a couple, $5,703 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Knott County?
The combined sales tax rate in Knott County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Knott County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Knott County, KY would need approximately $2,489 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $37,736 per year ($3,145 per month). Knott County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Knott County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Knott County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Knott County?
The average home value in Knott County, KY is $74,600, with average annual property taxes of $536, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Knott 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