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Cost of living in Venango County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,622/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 50,096 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $692 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $435 17%
Groceries $341 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $94 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Venango County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$623
per month
1 bedroom
$692
per month
2 bedroom
$908
per month
3 bedroom
$1,132
per month
4 bedroom
$1,305
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Venango County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,626
per year
Individual earnings
$36,640
per year
Per capita
$33,044
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Venango County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$114,500
Annual property tax
$1,509

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Venango County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$143
per month · 17.9¢/kWh
Natural gas
$62
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Venango County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.4%

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 Venango County

State and local tax rates for Pennsylvania.

State income tax
3.1%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.3%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Venango County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.2 min
Drive alone
78.3%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
8.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Venango County

What it costs to live in Venango County each month.

Single person
$2,622
per month
  • Rent $692
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $435
  • State tax $94
Couple
$3,904
per month
  • Rent $908
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $678
  • State tax $158
Family
$6,278
per month
  • Rent $1,132
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $678
  • State tax $158

Frequently asked questions about Venango County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Venango County?

In Venango County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $692 per month, a two-bedroom averages $908 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,132 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Venango County?

In Venango County, PA, the average household income is $61,626 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,640 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Venango County?

The estimated cost of living in Venango County, PA is approximately $2,622 per month for a single person, $3,904 for a couple, $6,278 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Venango County?

The combined sales tax rate in Venango County, PA is 6.34%, which includes the Pennsylvania state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.34%.

Is Venango County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Venango County, PA would need approximately $2,622 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,626 per year ($5,136 per month). Venango County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Venango County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Venango County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Venango County?

The average home value in Venango County, PA is $114,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,509, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Venango County compare to other areas?

You can compare Venango County, PA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Venango County is in the Oil City, PA 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