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Cost of living in Laclede County, MO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,529/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 36,245 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $630 25%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $415 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $313 12%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $127 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Laclede County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$617
per month
1 bedroom
$630
per month
2 bedroom
$827
per month
3 bedroom
$1,098
per month
4 bedroom
$1,379
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Laclede County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,825
per year
Individual earnings
$35,415
per year
Per capita
$28,202
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Laclede County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$158,000
Annual property tax
$1,031

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Laclede County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 14.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Laclede County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.2%

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 Laclede County

State and local tax rates for Missouri.

State income tax
4.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.2%
Combined sales tax
8.3%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Laclede County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.8 min
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
3.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Laclede County

What it costs to live in Laclede County each month.

Single person
$2,529
per month
  • Rent $630
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $313
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $415
  • State tax $127
Couple
$3,616
per month
  • Rent $827
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $519
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $504
  • State tax $189
Family
$6,009
per month
  • Rent $1,098
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $787
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $504
  • State tax $189

Frequently asked questions about Laclede County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Laclede County?

In Laclede County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $630 per month, a two-bedroom averages $827 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,098 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Laclede County?

In Laclede County, MO, the average household income is $50,825 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,415 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Laclede County?

The estimated cost of living in Laclede County, MO is approximately $2,529 per month for a single person, $3,616 for a couple, $6,009 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Laclede County?

The combined sales tax rate in Laclede County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.

Is Laclede County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Laclede County, MO would need approximately $2,529 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,825 per year ($4,235 per month). Laclede County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Laclede County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Laclede County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Laclede County?

The average home value in Laclede County, MO is $158,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,031, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Laclede County compare to other areas?

You can compare Laclede County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Laclede County is in the Lebanon, MO 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