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Cost of living in Laurel County, KY

Estimated monthly cost
$2,606/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 62,731 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $678 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $443 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $312 12%
Energy $194 7%
State tax $124 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Laurel County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$610
per month
1 bedroom
$678
per month
2 bedroom
$889
per month
3 bedroom
$1,118
per month
4 bedroom
$1,206
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Laurel County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$56,999
per year
Individual earnings
$37,134
per year
Per capita
$27,944
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Laurel County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$143,400
Annual property tax
$845

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Laurel 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 Laurel County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.2%

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 Laurel 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 Laurel County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.7 min
Drive alone
77.3%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
7.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Laurel County

What it costs to live in Laurel County each month.

Single person
$2,606
per month
  • Rent $678
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $443
  • State tax $124
Couple
$3,781
per month
  • Rent $889
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $603
  • State tax $190
Family
$6,131
per month
  • Rent $1,118
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $603
  • State tax $190

Frequently asked questions about Laurel County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Laurel County?

In Laurel County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $678 per month, a two-bedroom averages $889 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,118 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Laurel County?

In Laurel County, KY, the average household income is $56,999 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,134 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Laurel County?

The estimated cost of living in Laurel County, KY is approximately $2,606 per month for a single person, $3,781 for a couple, $6,131 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Laurel County?

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

Is Laurel County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Laurel County, KY would need approximately $2,606 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,999 per year ($4,750 per month). Laurel County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Laurel County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Laurel County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Laurel County?

The average home value in Laurel County, KY is $143,400, with average annual property taxes of $845, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Laurel County compare to other areas?

You can compare Laurel County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Laurel 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