Cost of living in Nowata County, OK
Population 9,392 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Nowata County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Nowata County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Nowata County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Nowata County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Nowata 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 Nowata County
State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Nowata County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Nowata County
What it costs to live in Nowata County each month.
- Rent $694
- Energy $184
- Water $55
- Groceries $310
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $429
- State tax $144
- Rent $910
- Energy $221
- Water $65
- Groceries $514
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $532
- State tax $209
- Rent $1,178
- Energy $276
- Water $75
- Groceries $779
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $532
- State tax $209
Frequently asked questions about Nowata County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Nowata County?
In Nowata County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $694 per month, a two-bedroom averages $910 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,178 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Nowata County?
In Nowata County, OK, the average household income is $52,679 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,296 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Nowata County?
The estimated cost of living in Nowata County, OK is approximately $2,616 per month for a single person, $3,735 for a couple, $6,119 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Nowata County?
The combined sales tax rate in Nowata County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.
Is Nowata County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Nowata County, OK would need approximately $2,616 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,679 per year ($4,390 per month). Nowata County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Nowata County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Nowata County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Nowata County?
The average home value in Nowata County, OK is $121,900, with average annual property taxes of $860, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Nowata County compare to other areas?
You can compare Nowata County, OK with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Nowata County is in Oklahoma.
Other counties in Oklahoma
Browse the full list of counties in Oklahoma, ranked by cost of living.
See all counties in OklahomaCompare Nowata County with another area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.
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