How much did chicken cost in 2017?
Chicken averaged $1.47 per lb in 2017 — about $2.01 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2017, chicken averaged $1.47 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $1.42 in January to $1.50 in May. Over the year it rose from $1.42 in January to $1.47 in December, a 3.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.47 in 2017 is worth about $2.01 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 1% more expensive than it was in 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 39% versus the 2017 average.
2017 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.42 | ▼ 3.1% |
| February | $1.47 | ▲ 3.9% |
| March | $1.46 | ▼ 0.8% |
| April | $1.44 | ▼ 1.2% |
| May | $1.50 | ▲ 3.8% |
| June | $1.50 | ▼ 0.1% |
| July | $1.50 | ▼ 0.1% |
| August | $1.49 | ▼ 0.5% |
| September | $1.48 | ▼ 0.6% |
| October | $1.48 | ▲ 0.3% |
| November | $1.45 | ▼ 2.2% |
| December | $1.47 | ▲ 1.3% |
| 2017 average | $1.47 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2017?
Chicken averaged $1.47 per lb in 2017, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.47 of 2017 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.47 in 2017 is about $2.01 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2017 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 39% from the 2017 average of $1.47.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2017 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2017/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2017/">Chicken price in 2017 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken price in 2017 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2017/