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Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Cost of living in Lincoln County, GA

Part of the Augusta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,655/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,773 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $718 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $396 15%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $157 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Lincoln County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$698
per month
1 bedroom
$718
per month
2 bedroom
$942
per month
3 bedroom
$1,208
per month
4 bedroom
$1,249
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lincoln County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,688
per year
Individual earnings
$34,269
per year
Per capita
$28,988
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lincoln County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$163,600
Annual property tax
$1,445

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lincoln County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$163
per month · 14.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$42
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Lincoln County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.9%

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 Lincoln County

State and local tax rates for Georgia.

State income tax
5.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
7.4%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Lincoln County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.9 min
Drive alone
78.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lincoln County

What it costs to live in Lincoln County each month.

Single person
$2,655
per month
  • Rent $718
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $396
  • State tax $157
Couple
$3,808
per month
  • Rent $942
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $502
  • State tax $232
Family
$6,210
per month
  • Rent $1,208
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $502
  • State tax $232

Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lincoln County?

In Lincoln County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $718 per month, a two-bedroom averages $942 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,208 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lincoln County?

In Lincoln County, GA, the average household income is $50,688 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,269 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lincoln County?

The estimated cost of living in Lincoln County, GA is approximately $2,655 per month for a single person, $3,808 for a couple, $6,210 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lincoln County?

The combined sales tax rate in Lincoln County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.

Is Lincoln County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lincoln County, GA would need approximately $2,655 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,688 per year ($4,224 per month). Lincoln County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lincoln County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lincoln County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lincoln County?

The average home value in Lincoln County, GA is $163,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,445, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lincoln County compare to other areas?

You can compare Lincoln County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Lincoln County is in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 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