Cost of living in Pike County, KY
Population 57,466 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Pike County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Pike County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Pike County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Pike County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Pike 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 Pike County
State and local tax rates for Kentucky.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Pike County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Pike County
What it costs to live in Pike County each month.
- Rent $771
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $420
- State tax $119
- Rent $981
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $377
- State tax $141
- Rent $1,182
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $377
- State tax $141
Frequently asked questions about Pike County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Pike County?
In Pike County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $771 per month, a two-bedroom averages $981 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,182 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Pike County?
In Pike County, KY, the average household income is $42,179 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,725 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Pike County?
The estimated cost of living in Pike County, KY is approximately $2,671 per month for a single person, $3,598 for a couple, $5,920 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Pike County?
The combined sales tax rate in Pike County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Pike County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Pike County, KY would need approximately $2,671 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $42,179 per year ($3,515 per month). Pike County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Pike County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pike County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Pike County?
The average home value in Pike County, KY is $104,200, with average annual property taxes of $758, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Pike County compare to other areas?
You can compare Pike County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pike County is in the Pikeville, KY 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