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Cost of living in Stark County, IL

Part of the Peoria Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,842/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 5,324 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $790 28%
Federal tax $510 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $345 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $177 6%
State tax $170 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Stark County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$718
per month
1 bedroom
$790
per month
2 bedroom
$1,003
per month
3 bedroom
$1,300
per month
4 bedroom
$1,364
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Stark County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,284
per year
Individual earnings
$41,250
per year
Per capita
$34,270
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Stark County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$103,500
Annual property tax
$1,700

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Stark 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 Stark County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.3%

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 Stark 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 Stark County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.7 min
Drive alone
80.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
6.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Stark County

What it costs to live in Stark County each month.

Single person
$2,842
per month
  • Rent $790
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $170
Couple
$4,077
per month
  • Rent $1,003
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $689
  • State tax $257
Family
$6,519
per month
  • Rent $1,300
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $689
  • State tax $257

Frequently asked questions about Stark County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Stark County?

In Stark County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $790 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,003 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,300 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Stark County?

In Stark County, IL, the average household income is $62,284 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,250 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Stark County?

The estimated cost of living in Stark County, IL is approximately $2,842 per month for a single person, $4,077 for a couple, $6,519 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Stark County?

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

Is Stark County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Stark County, IL would need approximately $2,842 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,284 per year ($5,190 per month). Stark County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Stark County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Stark County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Stark County?

The average home value in Stark County, IL is $103,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Stark County compare to other areas?

You can compare Stark County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Stark County is in the Peoria, IL 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