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Cost of living in Uinta County, WY

Estimated monthly cost
$2,476/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,605 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $423 17%
Groceries $332 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $150 6%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Uinta County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,531
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Uinta County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$82,672
per year
Individual earnings
$35,917
per year
Per capita
$34,568
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Uinta County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$255,400
Annual property tax
$1,389

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Uinta County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$98
per month · 12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,800
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Uinta County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.9%

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 Uinta County

State and local tax rates for Wyoming.

No state income tax
Wyoming does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
5.4%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Uinta County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.2 min
Drive alone
78.6%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Uinta County

What it costs to live in Uinta County each month.

Single person
$2,476
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $150
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $332
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $423
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,040
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $180
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $550
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,023
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,545
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $225
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $835
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,023
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Uinta County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Uinta County?

In Uinta County, WY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Uinta County?

In Uinta County, WY, the average household income is $82,672 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,917 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Uinta County?

The estimated cost of living in Uinta County, WY is approximately $2,476 per month for a single person, $4,040 for a couple, $6,545 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Uinta County?

The combined sales tax rate in Uinta County, WY is 5.36%, which includes the Wyoming state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 1.36%.

Is Uinta County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Uinta County, WY would need approximately $2,476 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $82,672 per year ($6,889 per month). Uinta County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Uinta County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Uinta County, WY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Uinta County?

The average home value in Uinta County, WY is $255,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,389, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Uinta County compare to other areas?

You can compare Uinta County, WY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Uinta County is in the Evanston, WY-UT 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