Cost of living in Lamar County, GA
Population 19,098 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Lamar County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Lamar County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Lamar County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Lamar County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Lamar 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 Lamar County
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Lamar County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Lamar County
What it costs to live in Lamar County each month.
- Rent $813
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $499
- State tax $186
- Rent $1,066
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $790
- State tax $313
- Rent $1,408
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $790
- State tax $313
Frequently asked questions about Lamar County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Lamar County?
In Lamar County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $813 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,066 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,408 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Lamar County?
In Lamar County, GA, the average household income is $68,457 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,578 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Lamar County?
The estimated cost of living in Lamar County, GA is approximately $2,882 per month for a single person, $4,301 for a couple, $6,779 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Lamar County?
The combined sales tax rate in Lamar County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Lamar County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Lamar County, GA would need approximately $2,882 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,457 per year ($5,705 per month). Lamar County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Lamar County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lamar County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Lamar County?
The average home value in Lamar County, GA is $201,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,910, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Lamar 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