Cost of living in Lynn County, TX
Part of the Lubbock Metro Area
Population 5,667 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Lynn County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Lynn County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Lynn County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Lynn County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Lynn 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 Lynn County
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Lynn County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Lynn County
What it costs to live in Lynn County each month.
- Rent $742
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $418
- State tax $0
- Rent $933
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $609
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,268
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $609
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Lynn County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Lynn County?
In Lynn County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $742 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,268 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Lynn County?
In Lynn County, TX, the average household income is $57,411 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,649 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Lynn County?
The estimated cost of living in Lynn County, TX is approximately $2,548 per month for a single person, $3,683 for a couple, $6,160 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Lynn County?
The combined sales tax rate in Lynn County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is Lynn County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Lynn County, TX would need approximately $2,548 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,411 per year ($4,784 per month). Lynn County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Lynn County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lynn County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Lynn County?
The average home value in Lynn County, TX is $130,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,268, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Lynn County compare to other areas?
You can compare Lynn County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Lynn County is in the Lubbock, TX 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