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Sikeston, MO

Cost of living in Mississippi County, MO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,499/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,079 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $628 25%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $392 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $313 13%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $122 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Mississippi County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$615
per month
1 bedroom
$628
per month
2 bedroom
$824
per month
3 bedroom
$1,122
per month
4 bedroom
$1,384
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mississippi County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$46,258
per year
Individual earnings
$34,046
per year
Per capita
$22,547
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mississippi County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$100,300
Annual property tax
$880

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mississippi County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 14.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Mississippi 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 Mississippi County

State and local tax rates for Missouri.

State income tax
4.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.2%
Combined sales tax
8.3%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Mississippi County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.6 min
Drive alone
82.0%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
4.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mississippi County

What it costs to live in Mississippi County each month.

Single person
$2,499
per month
  • Rent $628
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $313
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $392
  • State tax $122
Couple
$3,528
per month
  • Rent $824
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $519
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $437
  • State tax $171
Family
$5,948
per month
  • Rent $1,122
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $787
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $437
  • State tax $171

Frequently asked questions about Mississippi County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mississippi County?

In Mississippi County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $628 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,122 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mississippi County?

In Mississippi County, MO, the average household income is $46,258 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,046 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mississippi County?

The estimated cost of living in Mississippi County, MO is approximately $2,499 per month for a single person, $3,528 for a couple, $5,948 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi County?

The combined sales tax rate in Mississippi County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.

Is Mississippi County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mississippi County, MO would need approximately $2,499 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,258 per year ($3,855 per month). Mississippi County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Mississippi County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mississippi County, MO 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 Mississippi County?

The average home value in Mississippi County, MO is $100,300, with average annual property taxes of $880, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mississippi County compare to other areas?

You can compare Mississippi County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Mississippi County is in the Sikeston, MO 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