Cost of living in Loup County, NE
Population 564 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Loup County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Loup County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Loup County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Loup County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Loup 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 Loup County
State and local tax rates for Nebraska.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Loup County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Loup County
What it costs to live in Loup County each month.
- Rent $691
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $300
- State tax $88
- Rent $907
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $654
- State tax $237
- Rent $1,129
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $654
- State tax $237
Frequently asked questions about Loup County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Loup County?
In Loup County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $691 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,129 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Loup County?
In Loup County, NE, the average household income is $60,156 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,409 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Loup County?
The estimated cost of living in Loup County, NE is approximately $2,434 per month for a single person, $3,894 for a couple, $6,243 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Loup County?
The combined sales tax rate in Loup County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Loup County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Loup County, NE would need approximately $2,434 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,156 per year ($5,013 per month). Loup County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Loup County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Loup County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Loup County?
The average home value in Loup County, NE is $120,700, with average annual property taxes of $965, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Loup 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