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Cost of living in Trigg County, KY

Part of the Clarksville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,922/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,211 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $976 33%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $458 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $312 11%
Energy $194 7%
State tax $127 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Trigg County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$916
per month
1 bedroom
$976
per month
2 bedroom
$1,229
per month
3 bedroom
$1,722
per month
4 bedroom
$2,064
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Trigg County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,630
per year
Individual earnings
$38,088
per year
Per capita
$31,732
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Trigg County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$192,000
Annual property tax
$1,065

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Trigg County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 13.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Trigg County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.4%

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 Trigg County

State and local tax rates for Kentucky.

State income tax
4.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Trigg County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.4 min
Drive alone
75.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
10.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Trigg County

What it costs to live in Trigg County each month.

Single person
$2,922
per month
  • Rent $976
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $458
  • State tax $127
Couple
$4,074
per month
  • Rent $1,229
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $564
  • State tax $182
Family
$6,688
per month
  • Rent $1,722
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $564
  • State tax $182

Frequently asked questions about Trigg County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Trigg County?

In Trigg County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $976 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,229 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,722 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Trigg County?

In Trigg County, KY, the average household income is $54,630 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,088 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Trigg County?

The estimated cost of living in Trigg County, KY is approximately $2,922 per month for a single person, $4,074 for a couple, $6,688 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Trigg County?

The combined sales tax rate in Trigg County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Trigg County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Trigg County, KY would need approximately $2,922 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,630 per year ($4,553 per month). Trigg County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Trigg County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Trigg County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Trigg County?

The average home value in Trigg County, KY is $192,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,065, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Trigg County compare to other areas?

You can compare Trigg County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Trigg County is in the Clarksville, TN-KY 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