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Cost of living in Nolan County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,531/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,565 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $780 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $363 14%
Groceries $334 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $199 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Nolan County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$732
per month
1 bedroom
$780
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Nolan County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,160
per year
Individual earnings
$32,243
per year
Per capita
$31,045
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Nolan County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$98,300
Annual property tax
$1,485

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Nolan County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Nolan County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
15.5%

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 Nolan County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Nolan County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
16.6 min
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Nolan County

What it costs to live in Nolan County each month.

Single person
$2,531
per month
  • Rent $780
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $363
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,568
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $494
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,084
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $494
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Nolan County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Nolan County?

In Nolan County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $780 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Nolan County?

In Nolan County, TX, the average household income is $50,160 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,243 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Nolan County?

The estimated cost of living in Nolan County, TX is approximately $2,531 per month for a single person, $3,568 for a couple, $6,084 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Nolan County?

The combined sales tax rate in Nolan County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Nolan County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Nolan County, TX would need approximately $2,531 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,160 per year ($4,180 per month). Nolan County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Nolan County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Nolan County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Nolan County?

The average home value in Nolan County, TX is $98,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,485, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Nolan County compare to other areas?

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