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Cost of living in Jefferson Davis County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,518/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,183 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $775 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $298 12%
Federal tax $280 11%
Energy $197 8%
State tax $113 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Jefferson Davis County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$770
per month
1 bedroom
$775
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,133
per month
4 bedroom
$1,242
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Jefferson Davis County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$37,183
per year
Individual earnings
$27,202
per year
Per capita
$24,065
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Jefferson Davis County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$87,100
Annual property tax
$728

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.1%

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 Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
34.2 min
Drive alone
84.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Jefferson Davis County

What it costs to live in Jefferson Davis County each month.

Single person
$2,518
per month
  • Rent $775
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $280
  • State tax $113
Couple
$3,471
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $304
  • State tax $155
Family
$5,782
per month
  • Rent $1,133
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $304
  • State tax $155

Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Davis County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Jefferson Davis County?

In Jefferson Davis County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $775 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,133 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Jefferson Davis County?

In Jefferson Davis County, MS, the average household income is $37,183 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $27,202 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Jefferson Davis County?

The estimated cost of living in Jefferson Davis County, MS is approximately $2,518 per month for a single person, $3,471 for a couple, $5,782 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Jefferson Davis County?

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

Is Jefferson Davis County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Jefferson Davis County, MS would need approximately $2,518 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $37,183 per year ($3,099 per month). Jefferson Davis County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Jefferson Davis County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Jefferson Davis County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Jefferson Davis County?

The average home value in Jefferson Davis County, MS is $87,100, with average annual property taxes of $728, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Jefferson Davis County compare to other areas?

You can compare Jefferson Davis County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Jefferson Davis 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