Cost of living in Lewis County, MO
Population 9,945 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Lewis County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Lewis County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Lewis County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Lewis County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Lewis 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 Lewis County
State and local tax rates for Missouri.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Lewis County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Lewis County
What it costs to live in Lewis County each month.
- Rent $628
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $403
- State tax $125
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $527
- State tax $195
- Rent $1,088
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $527
- State tax $195
Frequently asked questions about Lewis County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Lewis County?
In Lewis County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $628 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,088 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Lewis County?
In Lewis County, MO, the average household income is $52,340 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,679 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Lewis County?
The estimated cost of living in Lewis County, MO is approximately $2,513 per month for a single person, $3,642 for a couple, $6,028 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Lewis County?
The combined sales tax rate in Lewis County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Lewis County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Lewis County, MO would need approximately $2,513 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,340 per year ($4,362 per month). Lewis County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Lewis County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lewis County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Lewis County?
The average home value in Lewis County, MO is $118,900, with average annual property taxes of $875, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Lewis County compare to other areas?
You can compare Lewis County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Lewis County is in the Quincy, IL-MO 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