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Cost of living in Tazewell County, IL

Part of the Peoria Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,926/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 130,555 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $790 27%
Federal tax $577 20%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $345 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $187 6%
Energy $177 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,704
per year
Individual earnings
$45,350
per year
Per capita
$40,072
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tazewell County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$164,500
Annual property tax
$3,481

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.1%

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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.9 min
Drive alone
80.7%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
9.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tazewell County

What it costs to live in Tazewell County each month.

Single person
$2,926
per month
  • Rent $790
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $577
  • State tax $187
Couple
$4,372
per month
  • Rent $1,003
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $925
  • State tax $316
Family
$6,814
per month
  • Rent $1,300
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $925
  • State tax $316

Frequently asked questions about Tazewell County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tazewell County?

In Tazewell 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 Tazewell County?

In Tazewell County, IL, the average household income is $76,704 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,350 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tazewell County?

The estimated cost of living in Tazewell County, IL is approximately $2,926 per month for a single person, $4,372 for a couple, $6,814 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tazewell County?

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

Is Tazewell County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tazewell County, IL would need approximately $2,926 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,704 per year ($6,392 per month). Tazewell County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Tazewell County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tazewell County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tazewell County?

The average home value in Tazewell County, IL is $164,500, with average annual property taxes of $3,481, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tazewell County compare to other areas?

You can compare Tazewell County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tazewell 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