Cost of living in Massac County, IL
Part of the Paducah Metro Area
Population 13,958 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Massac County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Massac County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Massac County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Massac County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Massac 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 Massac County
State and local tax rates for Illinois.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Massac County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Massac County
What it costs to live in Massac County each month.
- Rent $727
- Energy $177
- Water $50
- Groceries $345
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $437
- State tax $152
- Rent $870
- Energy $212
- Water $60
- Groceries $572
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $694
- State tax $258
- Rent $1,164
- Energy $266
- Water $70
- Groceries $867
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $694
- State tax $258
Frequently asked questions about Massac County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Massac County?
In Massac County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $727 per month, a two-bedroom averages $870 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,164 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Massac County?
In Massac County, IL, the average household income is $62,584 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,774 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Massac County?
The estimated cost of living in Massac County, IL is approximately $2,688 per month for a single person, $3,950 for a couple, $6,389 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Massac County?
The combined sales tax rate in Massac County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.
Is Massac County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Massac County, IL would need approximately $2,688 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,584 per year ($5,215 per month). Massac County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Massac County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Massac County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Massac County?
The average home value in Massac County, IL is $118,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,769, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Massac County compare to other areas?
You can compare Massac County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Massac County is in the Paducah, KY-IL 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