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Cost of living in Morrow County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,855/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,249 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $772 27%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $458 16%
Groceries $350 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $252 9%
Energy $163 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Morrow County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$772
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 Morrow County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,217
per year
Individual earnings
$38,054
per year
Per capita
$30,787
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Morrow County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$229,800
Annual property tax
$1,885

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Morrow County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$117
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$46
per month
Annual total
$1,956
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Morrow County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.4%

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 Morrow County

State and local tax rates for Oregon.

State income tax
9.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Morrow County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.1 min
Drive alone
75.0%
Public transit
1.4%
Work from home
4.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Morrow County

What it costs to live in Morrow County each month.

Single person
$2,855
per month
  • Rent $772
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $458
  • State tax $252
Couple
$4,369
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $819
  • State tax $487
Family
$6,892
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $819
  • State tax $487

Frequently asked questions about Morrow County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Morrow County?

In Morrow County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $772 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 Morrow County?

In Morrow County, OR, the average household income is $70,217 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,054 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Morrow County?

The estimated cost of living in Morrow County, OR is approximately $2,855 per month for a single person, $4,369 for a couple, $6,892 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Morrow County?

The combined sales tax rate in Morrow County, OR is 0.00%, which includes the Oregon state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Morrow County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Morrow County, OR would need approximately $2,855 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,217 per year ($5,851 per month). Morrow County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Morrow County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Morrow County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Morrow County?

The average home value in Morrow County, OR is $229,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,885, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Morrow County compare to other areas?

You can compare Morrow County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Morrow County is in the Hermiston-Pendleton, OR 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