Cost of living in Schuyler County, MO
Population 4,044 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Schuyler County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Schuyler County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Schuyler County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Schuyler County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Schuyler 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 Schuyler County
State and local tax rates for Missouri.
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.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Schuyler County
What it costs to live in Schuyler County each month.
- Rent $628
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $412
- State tax $127
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $587
- State tax $210
- Rent $993
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $587
- State tax $210
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, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $628 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $993 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Schuyler County?
In Schuyler County, MO, the average household income is $56,023 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,250 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, MO is approximately $2,524 per month for a single person, $3,717 for a couple, $6,008 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, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Schuyler County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Schuyler County, MO would need approximately $2,524 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,023 per year ($4,669 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, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.7% 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, MO is $118,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,030, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Schuyler County compare to other areas?
You can compare Schuyler County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Schuyler County is in the Kirksville, MO 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