Cost of living in Meade County, KS
Population 3,949 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Meade County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Meade County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Meade County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Meade County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Meade 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 Meade County
State and local tax rates for Kansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Meade County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Meade County
What it costs to live in Meade County each month.
- Rent $665
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $512
- State tax $158
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $895
- State tax $317
- Rent $1,051
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $895
- State tax $317
Frequently asked questions about Meade County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Meade County?
In Meade County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,051 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Meade County?
In Meade County, KS, the average household income is $74,868 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,370 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Meade County?
The estimated cost of living in Meade County, KS is approximately $2,695 per month for a single person, $4,185 for a couple, $6,490 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Meade County?
The combined sales tax rate in Meade County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Meade County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Meade County, KS would need approximately $2,695 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $74,868 per year ($6,239 per month). Meade County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Meade County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Meade County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Meade County?
The average home value in Meade County, KS is $122,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,858, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Meade 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