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Cost of living in Newton County, MO

Part of the Joplin Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,760/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 59,490 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $835 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $435 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $313 11%
Energy $194 7%
State tax $133 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Newton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$830
per month
1 bedroom
$835
per month
2 bedroom
$1,036
per month
3 bedroom
$1,327
per month
4 bedroom
$1,411
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Newton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,583
per year
Individual earnings
$36,681
per year
Per capita
$32,855
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Newton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$175,300
Annual property tax
$1,192

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Newton County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 14.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Newton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.2%

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 Newton County

State and local tax rates for Missouri.

State income tax
4.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.2%
Combined sales tax
8.3%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Newton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.6 min
Drive alone
79.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Newton County

What it costs to live in Newton County each month.

Single person
$2,760
per month
  • Rent $835
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $313
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $435
  • State tax $133
Couple
$4,103
per month
  • Rent $1,036
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $519
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $727
  • State tax $244
Family
$6,516
per month
  • Rent $1,327
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $787
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $727
  • State tax $244

Frequently asked questions about Newton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Newton County?

In Newton County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $835 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,036 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,327 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Newton County?

In Newton County, MO, the average household income is $64,583 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,681 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Newton County?

The estimated cost of living in Newton County, MO is approximately $2,760 per month for a single person, $4,103 for a couple, $6,516 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Newton County?

The combined sales tax rate in Newton County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.

Is Newton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Newton County, MO would need approximately $2,760 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,583 per year ($5,382 per month). Newton County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Newton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Newton County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Newton County?

The average home value in Newton County, MO is $175,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,192, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Newton County compare to other areas?

You can compare Newton County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Newton County is in the Joplin, MO-KS 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