Cost of living in Choctaw County, MS
Population 8,172 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Choctaw County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Choctaw County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Choctaw County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Choctaw County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Choctaw 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 Choctaw 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 Choctaw County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Choctaw County
What it costs to live in Choctaw County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $298
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $426
- State tax $150
- Rent $933
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $494
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $467
- State tax $201
- Rent $1,238
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $749
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $467
- State tax $201
Frequently asked questions about Choctaw County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Choctaw County?
In Choctaw County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,238 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Choctaw County?
In Choctaw County, MS, the average household income is $48,321 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,098 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Choctaw County?
The estimated cost of living in Choctaw County, MS is approximately $2,637 per month for a single person, $3,680 for a couple, $6,096 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Choctaw County?
The combined sales tax rate in Choctaw County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.
Is Choctaw County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Choctaw County, MS would need approximately $2,637 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,321 per year ($4,027 per month). Choctaw County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Choctaw County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Choctaw County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Choctaw County?
The average home value in Choctaw County, MS is $104,500, with average annual property taxes of $472, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Choctaw 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