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Cost of living in Bolivar County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,500/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 30,163 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Transport $320 13%
Federal tax $316 13%
Groceries $298 12%
Energy $197 8%
State tax $123 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Bolivar County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,176
per month
4 bedroom
$1,237
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bolivar County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$37,315
per year
Individual earnings
$29,403
per year
Per capita
$25,359
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bolivar County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$123,600
Annual property tax
$961

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bolivar 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 Bolivar County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.6%

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 Bolivar 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 Bolivar County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.8 min
Drive alone
84.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
2.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bolivar County

What it costs to live in Bolivar County each month.

Single person
$2,500
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $316
  • State tax $123
Couple
$3,473
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $306
  • State tax $155
Family
$5,827
per month
  • Rent $1,176
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $306
  • State tax $155

Frequently asked questions about Bolivar County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bolivar County?

In Bolivar County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,176 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bolivar County?

In Bolivar County, MS, the average household income is $37,315 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,403 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bolivar County?

The estimated cost of living in Bolivar County, MS is approximately $2,500 per month for a single person, $3,473 for a couple, $5,827 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bolivar County?

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

Is Bolivar County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bolivar County, MS would need approximately $2,500 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $37,315 per year ($3,110 per month). Bolivar County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bolivar County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bolivar County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bolivar County?

The average home value in Bolivar County, MS is $123,600, with average annual property taxes of $961, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bolivar County compare to other areas?

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