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Cost of living in Meigs County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,480/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 22,072 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $705 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $393 16%
Groceries $320 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $18 1%

Rent in Meigs County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$645
per month
1 bedroom
$705
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,065
per month
4 bedroom
$1,484
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Meigs County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$46,701
per year
Individual earnings
$34,122
per year
Per capita
$25,684
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Meigs County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$113,400
Annual property tax
$1,117

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Meigs County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Meigs County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.1%

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 Meigs County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Meigs County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.1 min
Drive alone
85.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Meigs County

What it costs to live in Meigs County each month.

Single person
$2,480
per month
  • Rent $705
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $393
  • State tax $18
Couple
$3,482
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $444
  • State tax $47
Family
$5,792
per month
  • Rent $1,065
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $444
  • State tax $47

Frequently asked questions about Meigs County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Meigs County?

In Meigs County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $705 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,065 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Meigs County?

In Meigs County, OH, the average household income is $46,701 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,122 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Meigs County?

The estimated cost of living in Meigs County, OH is approximately $2,480 per month for a single person, $3,482 for a couple, $5,792 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Meigs County?

The combined sales tax rate in Meigs County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Meigs County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Meigs County, OH would need approximately $2,480 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,701 per year ($3,892 per month). Meigs County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Meigs County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Meigs County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Meigs County?

The average home value in Meigs County, OH is $113,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,117, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Meigs 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
Methodology All data sources