Average ground beef cost per pound, 2015-2026

The average price of ground beef per pound in July was $6.89, up 10% from the year prior.

A line chart showing average ground beef prices from 2015 to March 2026, with prices reaching $6.70 in March 2026.

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Data for October 2025 was not reported due to the government shutdown.

Chart: Damali Ramirez/Get the Facts Data TeamSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED