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Cost of living in Leflore County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,461/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 27,432 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 29%
Healthcare $480 20%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $298 12%
Federal tax $285 12%
Energy $197 8%
State tax $115 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Leflore County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,167
per month
4 bedroom
$1,237
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Leflore County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$33,188
per year
Individual earnings
$27,526
per year
Per capita
$22,303
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Leflore County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$98,200
Annual property tax
$1,037

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Leflore 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 Leflore County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.1%

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 Leflore 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 Leflore County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.8 min
Drive alone
82.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Leflore County

What it costs to live in Leflore County each month.

Single person
$2,461
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $285
  • State tax $115
Couple
$3,395
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $245
  • State tax $138
Family
$5,740
per month
  • Rent $1,167
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $245
  • State tax $138

Frequently asked questions about Leflore County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Leflore County?

In Leflore County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,167 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Leflore County?

In Leflore County, MS, the average household income is $33,188 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $27,526 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Leflore County?

The estimated cost of living in Leflore County, MS is approximately $2,461 per month for a single person, $3,395 for a couple, $5,740 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Leflore County?

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

Is Leflore County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Leflore County, MS would need approximately $2,461 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $33,188 per year ($2,766 per month). Leflore County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Leflore County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Leflore County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Leflore County?

The average home value in Leflore County, MS is $98,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,037, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Leflore County compare to other areas?

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