How much is whole chicken this week?
Week of October 23, 2026. Average of the prices U.S. supermarkets advertised this week, reported by USDA. Your store’s price may differ.
Whole chicken averages $1.41/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 8% below usual for late October. Whole chicken prices are usually lowest in January, March and July.
$1.41/lb
Typical price
8% below usual for late October.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.47 | $1.50 | $1.47 | $1.52 | $1.52 | $1.54 | $1.47 | $1.55 | $1.60 | $1.50 | $1.61 | $1.55 |
- Usually cheapestJanuary, March and July
- Stores feature it mostJanuary, October and December
The past year
Average price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much does whole chicken cost at the grocery store?
Whole chicken averages $1.41/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 8% below usual for late October.
When is whole chicken cheapest?
In past years, supermarket prices for whole chicken were lowest in January, March and July, and stores featured it most in January, October and December.
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