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Cost of living in Minidoka County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,791/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,922 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $788 28%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $464 17%
Groceries $331 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $186 7%
Energy $162 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Minidoka County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$719
per month
1 bedroom
$788
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Minidoka County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,060
per year
Individual earnings
$38,408
per year
Per capita
$31,693
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Minidoka County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$235,300
Annual property tax
$1,218

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Minidoka County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$110
per month · 11.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,944
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Minidoka County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.0%

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 Minidoka County

State and local tax rates for Idaho.

State income tax
5.8%
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 Minidoka County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
16.5 min
Drive alone
80.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Minidoka County

What it costs to live in Minidoka County each month.

Single person
$2,791
per month
  • Rent $788
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $464
  • State tax $186
Couple
$4,186
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $817
  • State tax $339
Family
$6,693
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $817
  • State tax $339

Frequently asked questions about Minidoka County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Minidoka County?

In Minidoka County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $788 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Minidoka County?

In Minidoka County, ID, the average household income is $70,060 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,408 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Minidoka County?

The estimated cost of living in Minidoka County, ID is approximately $2,791 per month for a single person, $4,186 for a couple, $6,693 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Minidoka County?

The combined sales tax rate in Minidoka County, ID is 6.03%, which includes the Idaho state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.03%.

Is Minidoka County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Minidoka County, ID would need approximately $2,791 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,060 per year ($5,838 per month). Minidoka County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Minidoka County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Minidoka County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Minidoka County?

The average home value in Minidoka County, ID is $235,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,218, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Minidoka County compare to other areas?

You can compare Minidoka County, ID with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Minidoka County is in the Burley, ID 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