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Cost of living in Pottawatomie County, KS

Part of the Manhattan Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,962/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,808 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $813 27%
Federal tax $604 20%
Healthcare $480 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $317 11%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $185 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Pottawatomie County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$808
per month
1 bedroom
$813
per month
2 bedroom
$995
per month
3 bedroom
$1,359
per month
4 bedroom
$1,671
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pottawatomie County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$87,694
per year
Individual earnings
$46,968
per year
Per capita
$37,341
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pottawatomie County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$223,000
Annual property tax
$2,475

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pottawatomie County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,316
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Pottawatomie County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.7%

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 Pottawatomie County

State and local tax rates for Kansas.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
8.7%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Pottawatomie County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.4 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pottawatomie County

What it costs to live in Pottawatomie County each month.

Single person
$2,962
per month
  • Rent $813
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $604
  • State tax $185
Couple
$4,579
per month
  • Rent $995
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,105
  • State tax $378
Family
$7,069
per month
  • Rent $1,359
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,105
  • State tax $378

Frequently asked questions about Pottawatomie County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pottawatomie County?

In Pottawatomie County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $813 per month, a two-bedroom averages $995 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,359 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pottawatomie County?

In Pottawatomie County, KS, the average household income is $87,694 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,968 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pottawatomie County?

The estimated cost of living in Pottawatomie County, KS is approximately $2,962 per month for a single person, $4,579 for a couple, $7,069 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pottawatomie County?

The combined sales tax rate in Pottawatomie County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.

Is Pottawatomie County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pottawatomie County, KS would need approximately $2,962 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $87,694 per year ($7,308 per month). Pottawatomie County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Pottawatomie County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pottawatomie County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pottawatomie County?

The average home value in Pottawatomie County, KS is $223,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,475, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pottawatomie County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pottawatomie County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pottawatomie County is in the Manhattan, KS 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