Cost of living in Morton County, KS
Population 2,647 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Morton County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Morton County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Morton County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Morton County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Morton 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 Morton 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 Morton County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Morton County
What it costs to live in Morton County each month.
- Rent $665
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $433
- State tax $135
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $744
- State tax $274
- Rent $1,051
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $744
- State tax $274
Frequently asked questions about Morton County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Morton County?
In Morton County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 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 Morton County?
In Morton County, KS, the average household income is $65,625 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,538 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Morton County?
The estimated cost of living in Morton County, KS is approximately $2,593 per month for a single person, $3,991 for a couple, $6,296 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Morton County?
The combined sales tax rate in Morton County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Morton County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Morton County, KS would need approximately $2,593 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,625 per year ($5,469 per month). Morton County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Morton County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Morton County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Morton County?
The average home value in Morton County, KS is $95,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,952, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Morton County compare to other areas?
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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