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Cost of living in Pawnee County, OK

Part of the Tulsa Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,754/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 15,689 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $748 27%
Federal tax $497 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $310 11%
Energy $184 7%
State tax $160 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Pawnee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$643
per month
1 bedroom
$748
per month
2 bedroom
$937
per month
3 bedroom
$1,231
per month
4 bedroom
$1,573
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pawnee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,551
per year
Individual earnings
$40,437
per year
Per capita
$28,961
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pawnee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$125,700
Annual property tax
$873

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pawnee County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$2,208
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Pawnee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.8%

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 Oklahoma.

State income tax
4.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.0%
incl. average local

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.

Average commute
28.7 min
Drive alone
82.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pawnee County

What it costs to live in Pawnee County each month.

Single person
$2,754
per month
  • Rent $748
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $497
  • State tax $160
Couple
$3,861
per month
  • Rent $937
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $612
  • State tax $228
Family
$6,271
per month
  • Rent $1,231
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $612
  • State tax $228

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, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $748 per month, a two-bedroom averages $937 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,231 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pawnee County?

In Pawnee County, OK, the average household income is $57,551 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,437 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, OK is approximately $2,754 per month for a single person, $3,861 for a couple, $6,271 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, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.

Is Pawnee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pawnee County, OK would need approximately $2,754 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,551 per year ($4,796 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, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.8% 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, OK is $125,700, with average annual property taxes of $873, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pawnee County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pawnee County, OK with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pawnee County is in the Tulsa, OK 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