Cost of living in George County, MS
Population 24,870 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in George County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in George County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in George County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in George County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in George 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 George 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 George County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for George County
What it costs to live in George County each month.
- Rent $797
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $298
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $506
- State tax $171
- Rent $960
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $494
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $567
- State tax $228
- Rent $1,157
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $749
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $567
- State tax $228
Frequently asked questions about George County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in George County?
In George County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $797 per month, a two-bedroom averages $960 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,157 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in George County?
In George County, MS, the average household income is $54,822 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,968 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in George County?
The estimated cost of living in George County, MS is approximately $2,824 per month for a single person, $3,834 for a couple, $6,142 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in George County?
The combined sales tax rate in George County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.
Is George County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in George County, MS would need approximately $2,824 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,822 per year ($4,569 per month). George County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in George County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in George County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in George County?
The average home value in George County, MS is $168,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,086, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does George 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