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Cost of living in Knox County, KY

Estimated monthly cost
$2,450/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 30,034 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $684 28%
Healthcare $480 20%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $312 13%
Federal tax $309 13%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $96 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Knox County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$624
per month
1 bedroom
$684
per month
2 bedroom
$867
per month
3 bedroom
$1,045
per month
4 bedroom
$1,456
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Knox County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$33,153
per year
Individual earnings
$28,947
per year
Per capita
$21,277
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Knox County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$109,200
Annual property tax
$803

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Knox County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 13.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Knox County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

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 Knox County

State and local tax rates for Kentucky.

State income tax
4.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Knox County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.7 min
Drive alone
78.1%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Knox County

What it costs to live in Knox County each month.

Single person
$2,450
per month
  • Rent $684
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $309
  • State tax $96
Couple
$3,321
per month
  • Rent $867
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $244
  • State tax $111
Family
$5,620
per month
  • Rent $1,045
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $244
  • State tax $111

Frequently asked questions about Knox County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Knox County?

In Knox County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $684 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 Knox County?

In Knox County, KY, the average household income is $33,153 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,947 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Knox County?

The estimated cost of living in Knox County, KY is approximately $2,450 per month for a single person, $3,321 for a couple, $5,620 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Knox County?

The combined sales tax rate in Knox County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Knox County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Knox County, KY would need approximately $2,450 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $33,153 per year ($2,763 per month). Knox County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Knox County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Knox County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Knox County?

The average home value in Knox County, KY is $109,200, with average annual property taxes of $803, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Knox County compare to other areas?

You can compare Knox County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Knox County is in the Corbin, KY 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