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Cost of living in Moore County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,636/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,234 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $768 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $480 18%
Groceries $334 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Moore County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$763
per month
1 bedroom
$768
per month
2 bedroom
$1,008
per month
3 bedroom
$1,215
per month
4 bedroom
$1,507
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Moore County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,325
per year
Individual earnings
$39,423
per year
Per capita
$27,472
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Moore County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$135,400
Annual property tax
$2,066

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Moore County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Moore County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
19.9%

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 Moore County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Moore County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.4 min
Drive alone
83.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
1.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Moore County

What it costs to live in Moore County each month.

Single person
$2,636
per month
  • Rent $768
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $480
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,823
per month
  • Rent $1,008
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $674
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,172
per month
  • Rent $1,215
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $674
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Moore County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Moore County?

In Moore County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $768 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,008 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,215 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Moore County?

In Moore County, TX, the average household income is $61,325 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,423 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Moore County?

The estimated cost of living in Moore County, TX is approximately $2,636 per month for a single person, $3,823 for a couple, $6,172 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Moore County?

The combined sales tax rate in Moore County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Moore County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Moore County, TX would need approximately $2,636 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,325 per year ($5,110 per month). Moore County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Moore County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Moore County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 19.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Moore County?

The average home value in Moore County, TX is $135,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,066, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Moore County compare to other areas?

You can compare Moore County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Moore County is in the Dumas, TX 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