Cost of living in Sheridan County, KS
Population 2,442 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Sheridan County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Sheridan County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Sheridan County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Sheridan County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Sheridan County
What it costs to live in Sheridan County each month.
- Rent $696
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $522
- State tax $161
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $816
- State tax $294
- Rent $1,119
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $816
- State tax $294
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Sheridan County?
In Sheridan County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $696 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,119 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Sheridan County?
In Sheridan County, KS, the average household income is $70,000 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,995 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Sheridan County?
The estimated cost of living in Sheridan County, KS is approximately $2,669 per month for a single person, $4,013 for a couple, $6,386 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Sheridan County?
The combined sales tax rate in Sheridan County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Sheridan County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Sheridan County, KS would need approximately $2,669 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,000 per year ($5,833 per month). Sheridan County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Sheridan County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sheridan County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Sheridan County?
The average home value in Sheridan County, KS is $152,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,331, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Sheridan 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