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Cost of living in Stutsman County, ND

Estimated monthly cost
$2,616/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,525 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $713 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $469 18%
Groceries $322 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 8%
State tax $63 2%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Stutsman County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$708
per month
1 bedroom
$713
per month
2 bedroom
$928
per month
3 bedroom
$1,300
per month
4 bedroom
$1,558
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Stutsman County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,172
per year
Individual earnings
$38,746
per year
Per capita
$40,216
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Stutsman County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$200,300
Annual property tax
$2,193

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Stutsman County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$139
per month · 12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$60
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Stutsman 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 Stutsman County

State and local tax rates for North Dakota.

State income tax
1.9%
Flat rate
State sales tax
5.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Stutsman County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.0 min
Drive alone
80.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Stutsman County

What it costs to live in Stutsman County each month.

Single person
$2,616
per month
  • Rent $713
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $322
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $469
  • State tax $63
Couple
$3,798
per month
  • Rent $928
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $534
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $655
  • State tax $98
Family
$6,301
per month
  • Rent $1,300
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $810
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $655
  • State tax $98

Frequently asked questions about Stutsman County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Stutsman County?

In Stutsman County, ND, a one-bedroom apartment averages $713 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,300 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Stutsman County?

In Stutsman County, ND, the average household income is $60,172 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,746 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Stutsman County?

The estimated cost of living in Stutsman County, ND is approximately $2,616 per month for a single person, $3,798 for a couple, $6,301 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Stutsman County?

The combined sales tax rate in Stutsman County, ND is 6.97%, which includes the North Dakota state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 1.97%.

Is Stutsman County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Stutsman County, ND would need approximately $2,616 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,172 per year ($5,014 per month). Stutsman County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Stutsman County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Stutsman County, ND 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 Stutsman County?

The average home value in Stutsman County, ND is $200,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,193, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Stutsman County compare to other areas?

You can compare Stutsman County, ND with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Stutsman County is in the Jamestown, ND 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