Cost of living in Ogle County, IL
Population 51,536 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Ogle County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Ogle County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Ogle County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Ogle County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Ogle 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 Ogle County
State and local tax rates for Illinois.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Ogle County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Ogle County
What it costs to live in Ogle County each month.
- Rent $765
- Energy $177
- Water $50
- Groceries $345
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $536
- State tax $177
- Rent $1,003
- Energy $212
- Water $60
- Groceries $572
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $967
- State tax $327
- Rent $1,257
- Energy $266
- Water $70
- Groceries $867
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $967
- State tax $327
Frequently asked questions about Ogle County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Ogle County?
In Ogle County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $765 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,003 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,257 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Ogle County?
In Ogle County, IL, the average household income is $79,244 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,814 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Ogle County?
The estimated cost of living in Ogle County, IL is approximately $2,850 per month for a single person, $4,425 for a couple, $6,824 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Ogle County?
The combined sales tax rate in Ogle County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.
Is Ogle County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Ogle County, IL would need approximately $2,850 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $79,244 per year ($6,604 per month). Ogle County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Ogle County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ogle County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Ogle County?
The average home value in Ogle County, IL is $184,100, with average annual property taxes of $3,737, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Ogle County compare to other areas?
You can compare Ogle County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Ogle County is in the Rochelle, IL 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