Cost of living in Powell County, KY
Population 13,057 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Powell County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Powell County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Powell County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Powell County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Powell 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 Powell 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 Powell County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Powell County
What it costs to live in Powell County each month.
- Rent $661
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $325
- State tax $100
- Rent $867
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $342
- State tax $133
- Rent $1,215
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $342
- State tax $133
Frequently asked questions about Powell County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Powell County?
In Powell County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $661 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,215 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Powell County?
In Powell County, KY, the average household income is $39,811 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,951 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Powell County?
The estimated cost of living in Powell County, KY is approximately $2,447 per month for a single person, $3,441 for a couple, $5,910 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Powell County?
The combined sales tax rate in Powell County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Powell County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Powell County, KY would need approximately $2,447 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $39,811 per year ($3,318 per month). Powell County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Powell County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Powell 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 Powell County?
The average home value in Powell County, KY is $142,400, with average annual property taxes of $829, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Powell 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