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Cost of living in Menifee County, KY

Estimated monthly cost
$2,489/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 6,203 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $677 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $347 14%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $312 13%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $104 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Menifee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$624
per month
1 bedroom
$677
per month
2 bedroom
$867
per month
3 bedroom
$1,112
per month
4 bedroom
$1,194
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Menifee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$44,672
per year
Individual earnings
$31,288
per year
Per capita
$25,987
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Menifee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$111,500
Annual property tax
$558

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Menifee County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 13.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Menifee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.3%

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 Menifee County

State and local tax rates for Kentucky.

State income tax
4.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Menifee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
39.5 min
Drive alone
82.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
10.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Menifee County

What it costs to live in Menifee County each month.

Single person
$2,489
per month
  • Rent $677
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $347
  • State tax $104
Couple
$3,529
per month
  • Rent $867
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $414
  • State tax $149
Family
$5,895
per month
  • Rent $1,112
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $414
  • State tax $149

Frequently asked questions about Menifee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Menifee County?

In Menifee County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $677 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,112 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Menifee County?

In Menifee County, KY, the average household income is $44,672 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,288 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Menifee County?

The estimated cost of living in Menifee County, KY is approximately $2,489 per month for a single person, $3,529 for a couple, $5,895 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Menifee County?

The combined sales tax rate in Menifee County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Menifee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Menifee County, KY would need approximately $2,489 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,672 per year ($3,723 per month). Menifee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Menifee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Menifee County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Menifee County?

The average home value in Menifee County, KY is $111,500, with average annual property taxes of $558, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Menifee County compare to other areas?

You can compare Menifee County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Menifee County is in the Mount Sterling, KY 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