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Cost of living in Itawamba County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,746/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 23,942 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $754 27%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $478 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $164 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Itawamba County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$749
per month
1 bedroom
$754
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,124
per month
4 bedroom
$1,242
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Itawamba County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,508
per year
Individual earnings
$39,284
per year
Per capita
$39,701
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Itawamba County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$122,400
Annual property tax
$779

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Itawamba 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 Itawamba County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.9%

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 Itawamba 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 Itawamba County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.2 min
Drive alone
86.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Itawamba County

What it costs to live in Itawamba County each month.

Single person
$2,746
per month
  • Rent $754
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $478
  • State tax $164
Couple
$3,904
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $644
  • State tax $248
Family
$6,206
per month
  • Rent $1,124
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $644
  • State tax $248

Frequently asked questions about Itawamba County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Itawamba County?

In Itawamba County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $754 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,124 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Itawamba County?

In Itawamba County, MS, the average household income is $59,508 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,284 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Itawamba County?

The estimated cost of living in Itawamba County, MS is approximately $2,746 per month for a single person, $3,904 for a couple, $6,206 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Itawamba County?

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

Is Itawamba County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Itawamba County, MS would need approximately $2,746 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,508 per year ($4,959 per month). Itawamba County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Itawamba County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Itawamba County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Itawamba County?

The average home value in Itawamba County, MS is $122,400, with average annual property taxes of $779, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Itawamba County compare to other areas?

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