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Cost of living in Red River County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,647/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,621 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $837 32%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $422 16%
Groceries $334 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Red River County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$837
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,243
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Red River County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$46,912
per year
Individual earnings
$35,838
per year
Per capita
$28,337
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Red River County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$133,800
Annual property tax
$1,317

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Red River County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Red River County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
15.4%

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 Red River County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Red River County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.1 min
Drive alone
74.0%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
11.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Red River County

What it costs to live in Red River County each month.

Single person
$2,647
per month
  • Rent $837
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $422
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,521
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $447
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,973
per month
  • Rent $1,243
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $447
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Red River County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Red River County?

In Red River County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $837 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,243 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Red River County?

In Red River County, TX, the average household income is $46,912 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,838 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Red River County?

The estimated cost of living in Red River County, TX is approximately $2,647 per month for a single person, $3,521 for a couple, $5,973 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Red River County?

The combined sales tax rate in Red River County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Red River County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Red River County, TX would need approximately $2,647 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,912 per year ($3,909 per month). Red River County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Red River County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Red River County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Red River County?

The average home value in Red River County, TX is $133,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,317, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Red River County compare to other areas?

You can compare Red River County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Red River County is in the Paris, TX 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