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Cost of living in Sequatchie County, TN

Part of the Chattanooga Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,953/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 16,409 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,284 43%
Healthcare $480 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $317 11%
Federal tax $306 10%
Energy $191 6%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Sequatchie County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,231
per month
1 bedroom
$1,284
per month
2 bedroom
$1,426
per month
3 bedroom
$1,796
per month
4 bedroom
$1,942
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sequatchie County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,260
per year
Individual earnings
$28,797
per year
Per capita
$26,368
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sequatchie County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$217,800
Annual property tax
$986

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sequatchie County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,292
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Sequatchie County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.4%

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 Sequatchie County

State and local tax rates for Tennessee.

No state income tax
Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Sequatchie County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.1 min
Drive alone
79.0%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
12.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sequatchie County

What it costs to live in Sequatchie County each month.

Single person
$2,953
per month
  • Rent $1,284
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $306
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,054
per month
  • Rent $1,426
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $525
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,549
per month
  • Rent $1,796
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $525
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Sequatchie County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sequatchie County?

In Sequatchie County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,284 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,426 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,796 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sequatchie County?

In Sequatchie County, TN, the average household income is $52,260 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,797 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sequatchie County?

The estimated cost of living in Sequatchie County, TN is approximately $2,953 per month for a single person, $4,054 for a couple, $6,549 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sequatchie County?

The combined sales tax rate in Sequatchie County, TN is 9.55%, which includes the Tennessee state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 2.55%.

Is Sequatchie County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sequatchie County, TN would need approximately $2,953 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,260 per year ($4,355 per month). Sequatchie County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Sequatchie County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sequatchie County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sequatchie County?

The average home value in Sequatchie County, TN is $217,800, with average annual property taxes of $986, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sequatchie County compare to other areas?

You can compare Sequatchie County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Sequatchie County is in the Chattanooga, TN-GA 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