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Cost of living in Lamar County, MS

Part of the Hattiesburg Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,986/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 65,081 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $952 32%
Federal tax $512 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $298 10%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $172 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Lamar County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$851
per month
1 bedroom
$952
per month
2 bedroom
$1,143
per month
3 bedroom
$1,456
per month
4 bedroom
$1,515
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lamar County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,106
per year
Individual earnings
$41,380
per year
Per capita
$38,615
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lamar County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$218,700
Annual property tax
$1,459

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lamar 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 Lamar County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.8%

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 Lamar 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 Lamar County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.3 min
Drive alone
80.0%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
5.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lamar County

What it costs to live in Lamar County each month.

Single person
$2,986
per month
  • Rent $952
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $512
  • State tax $172
Couple
$4,311
per month
  • Rent $1,143
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $801
  • State tax $288
Family
$6,735
per month
  • Rent $1,456
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $801
  • State tax $288

Frequently asked questions about Lamar County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lamar County?

In Lamar County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $952 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,143 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,456 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lamar County?

In Lamar County, MS, the average household income is $69,106 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,380 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lamar County?

The estimated cost of living in Lamar County, MS is approximately $2,986 per month for a single person, $4,311 for a couple, $6,735 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lamar County?

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

Is Lamar County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lamar County, MS would need approximately $2,986 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,106 per year ($5,759 per month). Lamar County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lamar County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lamar County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lamar County?

The average home value in Lamar County, MS is $218,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,459, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lamar County compare to other areas?

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