Whitley County, KY at a glance
Median household income
$44,615$3,718 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Whitley County, KY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Whitley County, KY? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Whitley County, KY, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $619 | $7,428 | $24,760 | 16.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $660 | $7,920 | $26,400 | 17.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $866 | $10,392 | $34,640 | 23.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,038 | $12,456 | $41,520 | 27.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,157 | $13,884 | $46,280 | 31.1% |
What a typical income covers in Whitley County, KY
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $44,615 a year ($3,718 a month before tax).
What $44,615 leaves after Kentucky taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Kentucky tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Whitley County, KY: common questions
What is the median household income in Whitley County, KY?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Whitley County, KY is $44,615 per year (approximately $3,718 per month).
What is the average rent in Whitley County, KY?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $619 for a studio, $660 for one bedroom, $866 for two, $1,038 for three and $1,157 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Whitley County, KY expensive to live in?
Prices there run 9.8% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Kentucky is 90.2, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Whitley County, KY?
To keep a $866 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $34,640 a year, or $2,887 a month. That is 78% of what the typical household in Whitley County, KY earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Whitley County, KY?
On the local median income of $44,615 ($3,718 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,859 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,115 for everything else and $744 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $866 takes 47% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Whitley County, KY?
Homes in Kentucky paid 14.3¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $128. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.