Cost of living in Leslie County, KY
Population 10,261 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Leslie County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Leslie County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Leslie County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Leslie County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Leslie 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 Leslie County
State and local tax rates for Kentucky.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Leslie County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Leslie County
What it costs to live in Leslie County each month.
- Rent $783
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $379
- State tax $111
- Rent $867
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $348
- State tax $134
- Rent $1,190
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $348
- State tax $134
Frequently asked questions about Leslie County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Leslie County?
In Leslie County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $783 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,190 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Leslie County?
In Leslie County, KY, the average household income is $40,176 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,268 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Leslie County?
The estimated cost of living in Leslie County, KY is approximately $2,634 per month for a single person, $3,448 for a couple, $5,892 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Leslie County?
The combined sales tax rate in Leslie County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Leslie County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Leslie County, KY would need approximately $2,634 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $40,176 per year ($3,348 per month). Leslie County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Leslie County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Leslie County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Leslie County?
The average home value in Leslie County, KY is $74,100, with average annual property taxes of $532, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Leslie County compare to other areas?
You can compare Leslie County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Leslie County is in Kentucky.
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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