Cost of living in Noble County, IN
Population 47,417 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Noble County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Noble County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Noble County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Noble County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Noble 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 Noble County
State and local tax rates for Indiana.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Noble County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Noble County
What it costs to live in Noble County each month.
- Rent $726
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $318
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $551
- State tax $111
- Rent $952
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $527
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $830
- State tax $180
- Rent $1,150
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $800
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $830
- State tax $180
Frequently asked questions about Noble County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Noble County?
In Noble County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $726 per month, a two-bedroom averages $952 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,150 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Noble County?
In Noble County, IN, the average household income is $70,908 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,717 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Noble County?
The estimated cost of living in Noble County, IN is approximately $2,755 per month for a single person, $4,072 for a couple, $6,398 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Noble County?
The combined sales tax rate in Noble County, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Noble County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Noble County, IN would need approximately $2,755 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,908 per year ($5,909 per month). Noble County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Noble County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Noble County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Noble County?
The average home value in Noble County, IN is $183,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,250, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Noble County compare to other areas?
You can compare Noble County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Noble County is in the Kendallville, IN 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