Cost of living in Holmes County, MS
Part of the Jackson Metro Area
Population 16,491 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Holmes County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Holmes County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Holmes County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Holmes County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Holmes 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 Holmes 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 Holmes County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Holmes County
What it costs to live in Holmes County each month.
- Rent $843
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $298
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $243
- State tax $103
- Rent $933
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $494
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $190
- State tax $123
- Rent $1,232
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $749
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $190
- State tax $123
Frequently asked questions about Holmes County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Holmes County?
In Holmes County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $843 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,232 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Holmes County?
In Holmes County, MS, the average household income is $29,434 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $24,803 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Holmes County?
The estimated cost of living in Holmes County, MS is approximately $2,539 per month for a single person, $3,325 for a couple, $5,735 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Holmes County?
The combined sales tax rate in Holmes County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.
Is Holmes County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Holmes County, MS would need approximately $2,539 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $29,434 per year ($2,453 per month). Holmes County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Holmes County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Holmes County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Holmes County?
The average home value in Holmes County, MS is $76,500, with average annual property taxes of $695, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Holmes County compare to other areas?
You can compare Holmes County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Holmes County is in the Jackson, 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