Cost of living in Morris County, KS
Population 5,388 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Morris County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Morris County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Morris County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Morris County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Morris County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Morris County
State and local tax rates for Kansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Morris County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Morris County
What it costs to live in Morris County each month.
- Rent $675
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $476
- State tax $148
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $598
- State tax $231
- Rent $1,051
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $598
- State tax $231
Frequently asked questions about Morris County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Morris County?
In Morris County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $675 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,051 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Morris County?
In Morris County, KS, the average household income is $56,716 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,145 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Morris County?
The estimated cost of living in Morris County, KS is approximately $2,659 per month for a single person, $3,802 for a couple, $6,107 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Morris County?
The combined sales tax rate in Morris County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Morris County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Morris County, KS would need approximately $2,659 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,716 per year ($4,726 per month). Morris County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Morris County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Morris County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Morris County?
The average home value in Morris County, KS is $120,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,870, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Morris County compare to other areas?
You can compare Morris County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Morris County is in Kansas.
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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