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Cost of living in Menard County, IL

Part of the Springfield Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,077/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,169 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $921 30%
Federal tax $593 19%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $345 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $191 6%
Energy $177 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Menard County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$776
per month
1 bedroom
$921
per month
2 bedroom
$1,132
per month
3 bedroom
$1,529
per month
4 bedroom
$1,564
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Menard County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$81,334
per year
Individual earnings
$46,292
per year
Per capita
$41,888
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Menard County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$179,300
Annual property tax
$2,936

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Menard County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$116
per month · 16.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,124
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Menard County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.9%

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 Menard County

State and local tax rates for Illinois.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.8%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Menard County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.9 min
Drive alone
82.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
8.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Menard County

What it costs to live in Menard County each month.

Single person
$3,077
per month
  • Rent $921
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $593
  • State tax $191
Couple
$4,597
per month
  • Rent $1,132
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,001
  • State tax $336
Family
$7,139
per month
  • Rent $1,529
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,001
  • State tax $336

Frequently asked questions about Menard County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Menard County?

In Menard County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $921 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,132 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,529 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Menard County?

In Menard County, IL, the average household income is $81,334 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,292 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Menard County?

The estimated cost of living in Menard County, IL is approximately $3,077 per month for a single person, $4,597 for a couple, $7,139 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Menard County?

The combined sales tax rate in Menard County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.

Is Menard County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Menard County, IL would need approximately $3,077 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $81,334 per year ($6,778 per month). Menard County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Menard County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Menard County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Menard County?

The average home value in Menard County, IL is $179,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,936, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Menard County compare to other areas?

You can compare Menard County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Menard County is in the Springfield, 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
Methodology All data sources