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Cost of living in Worth County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,735/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,380 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $668 24%
Federal tax $530 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $177 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Worth County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$646
per month
1 bedroom
$668
per month
2 bedroom
$877
per month
3 bedroom
$1,229
per month
4 bedroom
$1,426
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Worth County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,875
per year
Individual earnings
$42,482
per year
Per capita
$38,232
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Worth County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$142,300
Annual property tax
$1,530

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Worth 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 Worth County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.6%

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 Worth 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 Worth County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.3 min
Drive alone
76.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
11.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Worth County

What it costs to live in Worth County each month.

Single person
$2,735
per month
  • Rent $668
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $530
  • State tax $177
Couple
$4,245
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $928
  • State tax $340
Family
$6,721
per month
  • Rent $1,229
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $928
  • State tax $340

Frequently asked questions about Worth County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Worth County?

In Worth County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $668 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,229 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Worth County?

In Worth County, IA, the average household income is $76,875 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,482 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Worth County?

The estimated cost of living in Worth County, IA is approximately $2,735 per month for a single person, $4,245 for a couple, $6,721 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Worth County?

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

Is Worth County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Worth County, IA would need approximately $2,735 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,875 per year ($6,406 per month). Worth County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Worth County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Worth County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Worth County?

The average home value in Worth County, IA is $142,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,530, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Worth County compare to other areas?

You can compare Worth County, IA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Worth County is in the Mason City, IA 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