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Van Wert, OH

Cost of living in Van Wert County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,602/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 28,824 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $675 26%
Federal tax $526 20%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $37 1%

Rent in Van Wert County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$675
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,094
per month
4 bedroom
$1,188
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Van Wert County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$65,344
per year
Individual earnings
$42,205
per year
Per capita
$33,106
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Van Wert County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$137,300
Annual property tax
$1,327

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Van Wert County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Van Wert County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.5%

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 Van Wert County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Van Wert County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.5 min
Drive alone
84.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Van Wert County

What it costs to live in Van Wert County each month.

Single person
$2,602
per month
  • Rent $675
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $526
  • State tax $37
Couple
$3,820
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $739
  • State tax $90
Family
$6,159
per month
  • Rent $1,094
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $739
  • State tax $90

Frequently asked questions about Van Wert County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Van Wert County?

In Van Wert County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $675 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,094 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Van Wert County?

In Van Wert County, OH, the average household income is $65,344 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,205 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Van Wert County?

The estimated cost of living in Van Wert County, OH is approximately $2,602 per month for a single person, $3,820 for a couple, $6,159 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Van Wert County?

The combined sales tax rate in Van Wert County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Van Wert County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Van Wert County, OH would need approximately $2,602 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,344 per year ($5,445 per month). Van Wert County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Van Wert County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Van Wert County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Van Wert County?

The average home value in Van Wert County, OH is $137,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,327, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Van Wert County compare to other areas?

You can compare Van Wert County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Van Wert County is in the Van Wert, OH 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