Cost of living in Amite County, MS
Population 12,611 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Amite County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Amite County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Amite County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Amite County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Amite County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Amite County
State and local tax rates for Mississippi.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Amite County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Amite County
What it costs to live in Amite County each month.
- Rent $724
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $298
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $413
- State tax $147
- Rent $950
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $494
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $277
- State tax $147
- Rent $1,163
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $749
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $277
- State tax $147
Frequently asked questions about Amite County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Amite County?
In Amite County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $724 per month, a two-bedroom averages $950 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,163 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Amite County?
In Amite County, MS, the average household income is $35,385 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,319 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Amite County?
The estimated cost of living in Amite County, MS is approximately $2,634 per month for a single person, $3,453 for a couple, $5,777 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Amite County?
The combined sales tax rate in Amite County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.
Is Amite County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Amite County, MS would need approximately $2,634 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $35,385 per year ($2,949 per month). Amite County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Amite County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Amite County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Amite County?
The average home value in Amite County, MS is $89,800, with average annual property taxes of $435, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Amite County compare to other areas?
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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