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Cost of living in Nodaway County, MO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,473/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,959 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $673 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $335 14%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $313 13%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $108 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Nodaway County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$634
per month
1 bedroom
$673
per month
2 bedroom
$850
per month
3 bedroom
$1,065
per month
4 bedroom
$1,427
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Nodaway County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,970
per year
Individual earnings
$30,576
per year
Per capita
$28,894
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Nodaway County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$165,100
Annual property tax
$1,340

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Nodaway 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 Nodaway County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.2%

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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.1 min
Drive alone
82.1%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Nodaway County

What it costs to live in Nodaway County each month.

Single person
$2,473
per month
  • Rent $673
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $313
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $335
  • State tax $108
Couple
$3,742
per month
  • Rent $850
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $519
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $586
  • State tax $210
Family
$6,079
per month
  • Rent $1,065
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $787
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $586
  • State tax $210

Frequently asked questions about Nodaway County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Nodaway County?

In Nodaway County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $673 per month, a two-bedroom averages $850 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,065 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Nodaway County?

In Nodaway County, MO, the average household income is $55,970 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,576 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Nodaway County?

The estimated cost of living in Nodaway County, MO is approximately $2,473 per month for a single person, $3,742 for a couple, $6,079 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Nodaway County?

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

Is Nodaway County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Nodaway County, MO would need approximately $2,473 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,970 per year ($4,664 per month). Nodaway County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Nodaway County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Nodaway County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Nodaway County?

The average home value in Nodaway County, MO is $165,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,340, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Nodaway County compare to other areas?

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