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Cost of living in Lincoln County, MT

Estimated monthly cost
$2,860/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,656 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,024 36%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $402 14%
Groceries $334 12%
Transport $250 9%
Energy $160 6%
State tax $150 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Lincoln County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$832
per month
1 bedroom
$1,024
per month
2 bedroom
$1,134
per month
3 bedroom
$1,589
per month
4 bedroom
$1,904
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lincoln County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$47,018
per year
Individual earnings
$34,627
per year
Per capita
$29,864
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lincoln County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$258,700
Annual property tax
$1,499

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lincoln County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$103
per month · 12.9¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$1,920
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
14.2%

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 Montana.

State income tax
5.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
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
18.9 min
Drive alone
61.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
15.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lincoln County

What it costs to live in Lincoln County each month.

Single person
$2,860
per month
  • Rent $1,024
  • Energy $160
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $402
  • State tax $150
Couple
$3,822
per month
  • Rent $1,134
  • Energy $192
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $448
  • State tax $211
Family
$6,413
per month
  • Rent $1,589
  • Energy $240
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $448
  • State tax $211

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, MT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,024 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,134 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,589 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lincoln County?

In Lincoln County, MT, the average household income is $47,018 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,627 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, MT is approximately $2,860 per month for a single person, $3,822 for a couple, $6,413 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, MT is 0.00%, which includes the Montana state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Lincoln County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lincoln County, MT would need approximately $2,860 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,018 per year ($3,918 per month). Lincoln County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lincoln County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lincoln County, MT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.2% 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, MT is $258,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,499, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lincoln 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
Methodology All data sources