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Cost of living in Posey County, IN

Part of the Evansville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,890/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,163 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $821 28%
Federal tax $585 20%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $318 11%
Energy $199 7%
State tax $117 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Posey County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$780
per month
1 bedroom
$821
per month
2 bedroom
$1,054
per month
3 bedroom
$1,300
per month
4 bedroom
$1,473
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Posey County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$79,124
per year
Individual earnings
$45,843
per year
Per capita
$38,398
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Posey County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$218,000
Annual property tax
$1,370

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Posey County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Posey County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.9%

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 Posey County

State and local tax rates for Indiana.

State income tax
3.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Posey County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.0 min
Drive alone
82.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Posey County

What it costs to live in Posey County each month.

Single person
$2,890
per month
  • Rent $821
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $585
  • State tax $117
Couple
$4,330
per month
  • Rent $1,054
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $965
  • State tax $201
Family
$6,704
per month
  • Rent $1,300
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $965
  • State tax $201

Frequently asked questions about Posey County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Posey County?

In Posey County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $821 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,054 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,300 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Posey County?

In Posey County, IN, the average household income is $79,124 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,843 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Posey County?

The estimated cost of living in Posey County, IN is approximately $2,890 per month for a single person, $4,330 for a couple, $6,704 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Posey County?

The combined sales tax rate in Posey County, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Posey County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Posey County, IN would need approximately $2,890 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $79,124 per year ($6,594 per month). Posey County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Posey County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Posey County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Posey County?

The average home value in Posey County, IN is $218,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,370, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Posey County compare to other areas?

You can compare Posey County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Posey County is in the Evansville, IN 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