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Cost of living in Winneshiek County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,626/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 19,972 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $668 25%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $446 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $152 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Winneshiek County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$646
per month
1 bedroom
$668
per month
2 bedroom
$877
per month
3 bedroom
$1,158
per month
4 bedroom
$1,163
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Winneshiek County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$75,652
per year
Individual earnings
$37,303
per year
Per capita
$40,595
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Winneshiek County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$239,000
Annual property tax
$2,784

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Winneshiek County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Winneshiek County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.9%

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 Winneshiek County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Winneshiek County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.8 min
Drive alone
71.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
11.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Winneshiek County

What it costs to live in Winneshiek County each month.

Single person
$2,626
per month
  • Rent $668
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $446
  • State tax $152
Couple
$4,219
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $908
  • State tax $334
Family
$6,624
per month
  • Rent $1,158
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $908
  • State tax $334

Frequently asked questions about Winneshiek County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Winneshiek County?

In Winneshiek County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $668 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,158 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Winneshiek County?

In Winneshiek County, IA, the average household income is $75,652 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,303 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Winneshiek County?

The estimated cost of living in Winneshiek County, IA is approximately $2,626 per month for a single person, $4,219 for a couple, $6,624 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Winneshiek County?

The combined sales tax rate in Winneshiek County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Winneshiek County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Winneshiek County, IA would need approximately $2,626 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $75,652 per year ($6,304 per month). Winneshiek County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Winneshiek County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Winneshiek County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Winneshiek County?

The average home value in Winneshiek County, IA is $239,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,784, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Winneshiek 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