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Cost of living in Lincoln County, TN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,678/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 35,617 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $812 30%
Federal tax $503 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $191 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Lincoln County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$719
per month
1 bedroom
$812
per month
2 bedroom
$899
per month
3 bedroom
$1,254
per month
4 bedroom
$1,305
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lincoln County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$63,115
per year
Individual earnings
$40,830
per year
Per capita
$34,761
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lincoln County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$209,100
Annual property tax
$991

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lincoln County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,292
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
10.5%

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 Tennessee.

No state income tax
Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
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
31.3 min
Drive alone
83.8%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lincoln County

What it costs to live in Lincoln County each month.

Single person
$2,678
per month
  • Rent $812
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $503
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,705
per month
  • Rent $899
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $703
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,185
per month
  • Rent $1,254
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $703
  • State tax $0

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, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $812 per month, a two-bedroom averages $899 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,254 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lincoln County?

In Lincoln County, TN, the average household income is $63,115 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,830 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, TN is approximately $2,678 per month for a single person, $3,705 for a couple, $6,185 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, TN is 9.55%, which includes the Tennessee state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 2.55%.

Is Lincoln County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lincoln County, TN would need approximately $2,678 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,115 per year ($5,260 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, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.5% 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, TN is $209,100, with average annual property taxes of $991, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lincoln County compare to other areas?

You can compare Lincoln County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Lincoln County is in the Fayetteville, TN 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