Cost of living in Shannon County, MO
Population 7,137 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Shannon County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Shannon County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Shannon County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Shannon County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Shannon County
What it costs to live in Shannon County each month.
- Rent $628
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $385
- State tax $120
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $635
- State tax $222
- Rent $993
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $635
- State tax $222
Frequently asked questions about Shannon County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Shannon County?
In Shannon 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 Shannon County?
In Shannon County, MO, the average household income is $59,000 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,592 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Shannon County?
The estimated cost of living in Shannon County, MO is approximately $2,490 per month for a single person, $3,777 for a couple, $6,068 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Shannon County?
The combined sales tax rate in Shannon County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Shannon County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Shannon County, MO would need approximately $2,490 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,000 per year ($4,917 per month). Shannon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Shannon County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Shannon County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Shannon County?
The average home value in Shannon County, MO is $151,000, with average annual property taxes of $652, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Shannon 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