Cost of living in Leake County, MS
Population 21,288 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Leake County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Leake County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Leake County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Leake County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Leake 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 Leake 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 Leake County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Leake County
What it costs to live in Leake County each month.
- Rent $787
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $298
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $381
- State tax $139
- Rent $1,032
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $494
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $469
- State tax $202
- Rent $1,243
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $749
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $469
- State tax $202
Frequently asked questions about Leake County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Leake County?
In Leake County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $787 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,032 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,243 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Leake County?
In Leake County, MS, the average household income is $48,418 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,372 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Leake County?
The estimated cost of living in Leake County, MS is approximately $2,657 per month for a single person, $3,782 for a couple, $6,104 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Leake County?
The combined sales tax rate in Leake County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.
Is Leake County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Leake County, MS would need approximately $2,657 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,418 per year ($4,035 per month). Leake County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Leake County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Leake County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Leake County?
The average home value in Leake County, MS is $114,600, with average annual property taxes of $775, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Leake County compare to other areas?
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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