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Cost of living in Alcorn County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,668/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 34,500 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $784 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $392 15%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $142 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Alcorn County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$780
per month
1 bedroom
$784
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,286
per month
4 bedroom
$1,291
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Alcorn County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,404
per year
Individual earnings
$34,047
per year
Per capita
$29,456
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Alcorn County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$132,300
Annual property tax
$788

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Alcorn County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$158
per month · 13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$39
per month
Annual total
$2,364
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Alcorn County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.2%

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 Alcorn County

State and local tax rates for Mississippi.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
7.1%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Alcorn County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.3 min
Drive alone
85.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
2.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Alcorn County

What it costs to live in Alcorn County each month.

Single person
$2,668
per month
  • Rent $784
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $392
  • State tax $142
Couple
$3,701
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $483
  • State tax $206
Family
$6,165
per month
  • Rent $1,286
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $483
  • State tax $206

Frequently asked questions about Alcorn County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Alcorn County?

In Alcorn County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $784 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,286 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Alcorn County?

In Alcorn County, MS, the average household income is $49,404 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,047 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Alcorn County?

The estimated cost of living in Alcorn County, MS is approximately $2,668 per month for a single person, $3,701 for a couple, $6,165 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Alcorn County?

The combined sales tax rate in Alcorn County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.

Is Alcorn County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Alcorn County, MS would need approximately $2,668 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,404 per year ($4,117 per month). Alcorn County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Alcorn County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Alcorn County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Alcorn County?

The average home value in Alcorn County, MS is $132,300, with average annual property taxes of $788, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Alcorn County compare to other areas?

You can compare Alcorn County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Alcorn County is in the Corinth, MS 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