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Cost of living in Le Sueur County, MN

Part of the Minneapolis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,054/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 28,936 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $819 27%
Federal tax $622 20%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $340 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $236 8%
Energy $187 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Le Sueur County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$814
per month
1 bedroom
$819
per month
2 bedroom
$1,075
per month
3 bedroom
$1,506
per month
4 bedroom
$1,760
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Le Sueur County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$90,218
per year
Individual earnings
$48,080
per year
Per capita
$43,236
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Le Sueur County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$287,700
Annual property tax
$3,119

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Le Sueur County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$124
per month · 15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,244
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Le Sueur County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.7%

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 Le Sueur County

State and local tax rates for Minnesota.

State income tax
9.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.9%
Combined sales tax
7.5%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Le Sueur County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.2 min
Drive alone
80.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
8.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Le Sueur County

What it costs to live in Le Sueur County each month.

Single person
$3,054
per month
  • Rent $819
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $622
  • State tax $236
Couple
$4,828
per month
  • Rent $1,075
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,147
  • State tax $475
Family
$7,403
per month
  • Rent $1,506
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,147
  • State tax $475

Frequently asked questions about Le Sueur County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Le Sueur County?

In Le Sueur County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $819 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,075 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,506 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Le Sueur County?

In Le Sueur County, MN, the average household income is $90,218 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,080 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Le Sueur County?

The estimated cost of living in Le Sueur County, MN is approximately $3,054 per month for a single person, $4,828 for a couple, $7,403 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Le Sueur County?

The combined sales tax rate in Le Sueur County, MN is 7.54%, which includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.88% plus an average local rate of 0.66%.

Is Le Sueur County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Le Sueur County, MN would need approximately $3,054 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $90,218 per year ($7,518 per month). Le Sueur County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Le Sueur County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Le Sueur County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Le Sueur County?

The average home value in Le Sueur County, MN is $287,700, with average annual property taxes of $3,119, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Le Sueur County compare to other areas?

You can compare Le Sueur County, MN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Le Sueur County is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 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