Cost of living in Letcher County, KY
Population 21,146 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Letcher County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Letcher County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Letcher County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Letcher County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Letcher 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 Letcher 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 Letcher County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Letcher County
What it costs to live in Letcher County each month.
- Rent $755
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $369
- State tax $109
- Rent $867
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $352
- State tax $135
- Rent $1,215
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $352
- State tax $135
Frequently asked questions about Letcher County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Letcher County?
In Letcher County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $755 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,215 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Letcher County?
In Letcher County, KY, the average household income is $40,501 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,652 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Letcher County?
The estimated cost of living in Letcher County, KY is approximately $2,594 per month for a single person, $3,453 for a couple, $5,922 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Letcher County?
The combined sales tax rate in Letcher County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Letcher County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Letcher County, KY would need approximately $2,594 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $40,501 per year ($3,375 per month). Letcher County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Letcher County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Letcher County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Letcher County?
The average home value in Letcher County, KY is $70,500, with average annual property taxes of $657, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Letcher 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