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Muskogee, OK

Cost of living in Muskogee County, OK

Estimated monthly cost
$2,627/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 66,471 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $712 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $424 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $310 12%
Energy $184 7%
State tax $142 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Muskogee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$712
per month
2 bedroom
$934
per month
3 bedroom
$1,170
per month
4 bedroom
$1,493
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Muskogee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$51,999
per year
Individual earnings
$35,991
per year
Per capita
$27,090
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Muskogee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$138,800
Annual property tax
$972

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Muskogee County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$2,208
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Muskogee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.4%

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 Muskogee County

State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.

State income tax
4.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Muskogee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.6 min
Drive alone
81.9%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
6.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Muskogee County

What it costs to live in Muskogee County each month.

Single person
$2,627
per month
  • Rent $712
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $424
  • State tax $142
Couple
$3,745
per month
  • Rent $934
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $521
  • State tax $206
Family
$6,097
per month
  • Rent $1,170
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $521
  • State tax $206

Frequently asked questions about Muskogee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Muskogee County?

In Muskogee County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $712 per month, a two-bedroom averages $934 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,170 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Muskogee County?

In Muskogee County, OK, the average household income is $51,999 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,991 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Muskogee County?

The estimated cost of living in Muskogee County, OK is approximately $2,627 per month for a single person, $3,745 for a couple, $6,097 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Muskogee County?

The combined sales tax rate in Muskogee County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.

Is Muskogee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Muskogee County, OK would need approximately $2,627 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,999 per year ($4,333 per month). Muskogee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Muskogee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Muskogee County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Muskogee County?

The average home value in Muskogee County, OK is $138,800, with average annual property taxes of $972, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Muskogee County compare to other areas?

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