Cost of living in Pawnee County, NE
Population 2,539 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Pawnee County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Pawnee County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Pawnee County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Pawnee County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County
State and local tax rates for Nebraska.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Pawnee County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Pawnee County
What it costs to live in Pawnee County each month.
- Rent $691
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $419
- State tax $118
- Rent $907
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $569
- State tax $212
- Rent $1,156
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $569
- State tax $212
Frequently asked questions about Pawnee County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Pawnee County?
In Pawnee County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $691 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,156 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Pawnee County?
In Pawnee County, NE, the average household income is $54,926 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,689 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Pawnee County?
The estimated cost of living in Pawnee County, NE is approximately $2,513 per month for a single person, $3,714 for a couple, $6,090 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Pawnee County?
The combined sales tax rate in Pawnee County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Pawnee County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Pawnee County, NE would need approximately $2,513 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,926 per year ($4,577 per month). Pawnee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Pawnee County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pawnee County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Pawnee County?
The average home value in Pawnee County, NE is $74,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,191, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Pawnee County compare to other areas?
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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