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Cost of living in Poweshiek County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,797/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 18,582 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $840 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $445 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $152 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Poweshiek County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$688
per month
1 bedroom
$840
per month
2 bedroom
$934
per month
3 bedroom
$1,234
per month
4 bedroom
$1,238
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Poweshiek County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,837
per year
Individual earnings
$37,272
per year
Per capita
$37,173
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Poweshiek County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$184,200
Annual property tax
$2,362

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Poweshiek County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Poweshiek County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.6%

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 Poweshiek County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Poweshiek County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.3 min
Drive alone
71.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
10.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Poweshiek County

What it costs to live in Poweshiek County each month.

Single person
$2,797
per month
  • Rent $840
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $445
  • State tax $152
Couple
$4,048
per month
  • Rent $934
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $731
  • State tax $283
Family
$6,472
per month
  • Rent $1,234
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $731
  • State tax $283

Frequently asked questions about Poweshiek County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Poweshiek County?

In Poweshiek County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $840 per month, a two-bedroom averages $934 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,234 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Poweshiek County?

In Poweshiek County, IA, the average household income is $64,837 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,272 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Poweshiek County?

The estimated cost of living in Poweshiek County, IA is approximately $2,797 per month for a single person, $4,048 for a couple, $6,472 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Poweshiek County?

The combined sales tax rate in Poweshiek County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Poweshiek County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Poweshiek County, IA would need approximately $2,797 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,837 per year ($5,403 per month). Poweshiek County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Poweshiek County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Poweshiek County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Poweshiek County?

The average home value in Poweshiek County, IA is $184,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,362, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Poweshiek 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
Methodology All data sources