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Cost of living in Weakley County, TN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,483/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 32,959 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $728 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $392 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $317 13%
Energy $191 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Weakley County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$719
per month
1 bedroom
$728
per month
2 bedroom
$899
per month
3 bedroom
$1,083
per month
4 bedroom
$1,510
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Weakley County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,502
per year
Individual earnings
$34,022
per year
Per capita
$26,807
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Weakley County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$136,300
Annual property tax
$737

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Weakley County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,292
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Weakley County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.3%

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 Weakley County

State and local tax rates for Tennessee.

No state income tax
Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Weakley County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.5 min
Drive alone
79.9%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
6.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Weakley County

What it costs to live in Weakley County each month.

Single person
$2,483
per month
  • Rent $728
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $392
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,487
per month
  • Rent $899
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $485
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,796
per month
  • Rent $1,083
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $485
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Weakley County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Weakley County?

In Weakley County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $728 per month, a two-bedroom averages $899 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,083 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Weakley County?

In Weakley County, TN, the average household income is $49,502 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,022 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Weakley County?

The estimated cost of living in Weakley County, TN is approximately $2,483 per month for a single person, $3,487 for a couple, $5,796 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Weakley County?

The combined sales tax rate in Weakley County, TN is 9.55%, which includes the Tennessee state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 2.55%.

Is Weakley County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Weakley County, TN would need approximately $2,483 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,502 per year ($4,125 per month). Weakley County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Weakley County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Weakley County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Weakley County?

The average home value in Weakley County, TN is $136,300, with average annual property taxes of $737, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Weakley County compare to other areas?

You can compare Weakley County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Weakley County is in the Martin, TN 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