Cost of living in Texas County, MO
Population 24,956 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Texas County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Texas County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Texas County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Texas County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Texas County
What it costs to live in Texas County each month.
- Rent $741
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $352
- State tax $112
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $463
- State tax $178
- Rent $1,106
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $463
- State tax $178
Frequently asked questions about Texas County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Texas County?
In Texas County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $741 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,106 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Texas County?
In Texas County, MO, the average household income is $48,055 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,585 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Texas County?
The estimated cost of living in Texas County, MO is approximately $2,562 per month for a single person, $3,561 for a couple, $5,965 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Texas County?
The combined sales tax rate in Texas County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Texas County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Texas County, MO would need approximately $2,562 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,055 per year ($4,005 per month). Texas County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Texas County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Texas County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Texas County?
The average home value in Texas County, MO is $123,300, with average annual property taxes of $652, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Texas County compare to other areas?
You can compare Texas County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Texas County is in Missouri.
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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