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Cost of living in Vinton County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,664/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,686 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $699 26%
Federal tax $559 21%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $42 2%

Rent in Vinton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$664
per month
1 bedroom
$699
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,065
per month
4 bedroom
$1,172
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Vinton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$53,813
per year
Individual earnings
$44,246
per year
Per capita
$29,354
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Vinton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$131,700
Annual property tax
$1,432

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Vinton 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 Vinton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.1%

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 Vinton 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 Vinton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
35.4 min
Drive alone
82.6%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
10.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Vinton County

What it costs to live in Vinton County each month.

Single person
$2,664
per month
  • Rent $699
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $559
  • State tax $42
Couple
$3,606
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $551
  • State tax $64
Family
$5,916
per month
  • Rent $1,065
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $551
  • State tax $64

Frequently asked questions about Vinton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Vinton County?

In Vinton County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $699 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,065 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Vinton County?

In Vinton County, OH, the average household income is $53,813 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,246 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Vinton County?

The estimated cost of living in Vinton County, OH is approximately $2,664 per month for a single person, $3,606 for a couple, $5,916 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Vinton County?

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

Is Vinton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Vinton County, OH would need approximately $2,664 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,813 per year ($4,484 per month). Vinton County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Vinton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Vinton County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Vinton County?

The average home value in Vinton County, OH is $131,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,432, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Vinton 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
Methodology All data sources