Cost of living in Rooks County, KS
Population 4,869 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Rooks County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Rooks County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Rooks County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Rooks County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Rooks 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 Rooks 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 Rooks County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Rooks County
What it costs to live in Rooks County each month.
- Rent $665
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $486
- State tax $151
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $678
- State tax $254
- Rent $1,051
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $678
- State tax $254
Frequently asked questions about Rooks County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Rooks County?
In Rooks 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 Rooks County?
In Rooks County, KS, the average household income is $61,596 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,788 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Rooks County?
The estimated cost of living in Rooks County, KS is approximately $2,662 per month for a single person, $3,905 for a couple, $6,210 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Rooks County?
The combined sales tax rate in Rooks County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Rooks County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Rooks County, KS would need approximately $2,662 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,596 per year ($5,133 per month). Rooks County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Rooks County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rooks County, KS 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 Rooks County?
The average home value in Rooks County, KS is $90,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,593, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Rooks 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