Cost of living in Rawlins County, KS
Population 2,533 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Rawlins County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Rawlins County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Rawlins County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Rawlins County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Rawlins 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 Rawlins County
State and local tax rates for Kansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Rawlins County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Rawlins County
What it costs to live in Rawlins County each month.
- Rent $665
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $440
- State tax $137
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $734
- State tax $271
- Rent $1,051
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $734
- State tax $271
Frequently asked questions about Rawlins County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Rawlins County?
In Rawlins County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,051 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Rawlins County?
In Rawlins County, KS, the average household income is $65,000 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,953 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Rawlins County?
The estimated cost of living in Rawlins County, KS is approximately $2,532 per month for a single person, $3,908 for a couple, $6,213 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Rawlins County?
The combined sales tax rate in Rawlins County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Rawlins County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Rawlins County, KS would need approximately $2,532 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,000 per year ($5,417 per month). Rawlins County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Rawlins County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rawlins County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Rawlins County?
The average home value in Rawlins County, KS is $99,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,651, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Rawlins 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