Cost of living in Wolfe County, KY
Population 6,484 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wolfe County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wolfe County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wolfe County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wolfe County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wolfe County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Wolfe County
State and local tax rates for Kentucky.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Wolfe County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wolfe County
What it costs to live in Wolfe County each month.
- Rent $682
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $200
- State tax $73
- Rent $867
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $185
- State tax $97
- Rent $1,045
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $185
- State tax $97
Frequently asked questions about Wolfe County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wolfe County?
In Wolfe County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $682 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,045 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Wolfe County?
In Wolfe County, KY, the average household income is $29,052 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $21,899 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wolfe County?
The estimated cost of living in Wolfe County, KY is approximately $2,316 per month for a single person, $3,248 for a couple, $5,547 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wolfe County?
The combined sales tax rate in Wolfe County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Wolfe County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wolfe County, KY would need approximately $2,316 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $29,052 per year ($2,421 per month). Wolfe County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Wolfe County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wolfe County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Wolfe County?
The average home value in Wolfe County, KY is $66,400, with average annual property taxes of $391, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wolfe 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