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Cost of living in Humphreys County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,530/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,570 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $843 33%
Healthcare $480 19%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $298 12%
Federal tax $236 9%
Energy $197 8%
State tax $101 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Humphreys County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$807
per month
1 bedroom
$843
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,232
per month
4 bedroom
$1,237
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Humphreys County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$32,976
per year
Individual earnings
$24,323
per year
Per capita
$24,442
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Humphreys County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$88,800
Annual property tax
$980

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.4%

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 Humphreys 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 Humphreys County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.8 min
Drive alone
73.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
0.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Humphreys County

What it costs to live in Humphreys County each month.

Single person
$2,530
per month
  • Rent $843
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $236
  • State tax $101
Couple
$3,391
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $242
  • State tax $137
Family
$5,801
per month
  • Rent $1,232
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $242
  • State tax $137

Frequently asked questions about Humphreys County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Humphreys County?

In Humphreys 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 Humphreys County?

In Humphreys County, MS, the average household income is $32,976 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $24,323 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Humphreys County?

The estimated cost of living in Humphreys County, MS is approximately $2,530 per month for a single person, $3,391 for a couple, $5,801 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Humphreys County?

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

Is Humphreys County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Humphreys County, MS would need approximately $2,530 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $32,976 per year ($2,748 per month). Humphreys County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Humphreys County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Humphreys County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Humphreys County?

The average home value in Humphreys County, MS is $88,800, with average annual property taxes of $980, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Humphreys County compare to other areas?

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

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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