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Cost of living in Schuyler County, IL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,831/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 6,826 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $786 28%
Federal tax $504 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $345 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $177 6%
State tax $169 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Schuyler County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$597
per month
1 bedroom
$786
per month
2 bedroom
$870
per month
3 bedroom
$1,055
per month
4 bedroom
$1,461
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Schuyler County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,059
per year
Individual earnings
$40,887
per year
Per capita
$33,077
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Schuyler County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$106,200
Annual property tax
$1,940

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Schuyler County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$116
per month · 16.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,124
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Schuyler County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.1%

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 Schuyler County

State and local tax rates for Illinois.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.8%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Schuyler County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.6 min
Drive alone
83.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Schuyler County

What it costs to live in Schuyler County each month.

Single person
$2,831
per month
  • Rent $786
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $504
  • State tax $169
Couple
$4,021
per month
  • Rent $870
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $751
  • State tax $272
Family
$6,351
per month
  • Rent $1,055
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $751
  • State tax $272

Frequently asked questions about Schuyler County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Schuyler County?

In Schuyler County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $786 per month, a two-bedroom averages $870 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,055 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Schuyler County?

In Schuyler County, IL, the average household income is $66,059 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,887 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Schuyler County?

The estimated cost of living in Schuyler County, IL is approximately $2,831 per month for a single person, $4,021 for a couple, $6,351 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Schuyler County?

The combined sales tax rate in Schuyler County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.

Is Schuyler County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Schuyler County, IL would need approximately $2,831 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,059 per year ($5,505 per month). Schuyler County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Schuyler County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Schuyler County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Schuyler County?

The average home value in Schuyler County, IL is $106,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,940, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Schuyler 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