Cost of living in Trimble County, KY
Population 8,531 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Trimble County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Trimble County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Trimble County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Trimble County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Trimble 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 Trimble County
State and local tax rates for Kentucky.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Trimble County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Trimble County
What it costs to live in Trimble County each month.
- Rent $738
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $490
- State tax $133
- Rent $899
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $780
- State tax $226
- Rent $1,187
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $780
- State tax $226
Frequently asked questions about Trimble County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Trimble County?
In Trimble County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $738 per month, a two-bedroom averages $899 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,187 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Trimble County?
In Trimble County, KY, the average household income is $67,813 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,030 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Trimble County?
The estimated cost of living in Trimble County, KY is approximately $2,722 per month for a single person, $4,004 for a couple, $6,413 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Trimble County?
The combined sales tax rate in Trimble County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Trimble County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Trimble County, KY would need approximately $2,722 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,813 per year ($5,651 per month). Trimble County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Trimble County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Trimble County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Trimble County?
The average home value in Trimble County, KY is $172,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,175, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Trimble County compare to other areas?
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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