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Cost of living in Lowndes County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,804/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 58,187 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $825 29%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $468 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $161 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Lowndes County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$820
per month
1 bedroom
$825
per month
2 bedroom
$968
per month
3 bedroom
$1,327
per month
4 bedroom
$1,403
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lowndes County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,460
per year
Individual earnings
$38,656
per year
Per capita
$30,771
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lowndes County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$157,400
Annual property tax
$1,008

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lowndes 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 Lowndes County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.8%

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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.6 min
Drive alone
86.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lowndes County

What it costs to live in Lowndes County each month.

Single person
$2,804
per month
  • Rent $825
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $468
  • State tax $161
Couple
$3,835
per month
  • Rent $968
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $561
  • State tax $227
Family
$6,305
per month
  • Rent $1,327
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $561
  • State tax $227

Frequently asked questions about Lowndes County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lowndes County?

In Lowndes County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $825 per month, a two-bedroom averages $968 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,327 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lowndes County?

In Lowndes County, MS, the average household income is $54,460 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,656 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lowndes County?

The estimated cost of living in Lowndes County, MS is approximately $2,804 per month for a single person, $3,835 for a couple, $6,305 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lowndes County?

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

Is Lowndes County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lowndes County, MS would need approximately $2,804 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,460 per year ($4,538 per month). Lowndes County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lowndes County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lowndes County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lowndes County?

The average home value in Lowndes County, MS is $157,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,008, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lowndes County compare to other areas?

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