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Cost of living in Noxubee County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,550/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,136 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $775 30%
Healthcare $480 19%
Transport $320 13%
Federal tax $305 12%
Groceries $298 12%
Energy $197 8%
State tax $120 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Noxubee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$770
per month
1 bedroom
$775
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,165
per month
4 bedroom
$1,242
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Noxubee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$38,814
per year
Individual earnings
$28,733
per year
Per capita
$19,838
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Noxubee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$85,200
Annual property tax
$861

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Noxubee 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 Noxubee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
20.0%

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 Noxubee 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 Noxubee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.1 min
Drive alone
86.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Noxubee County

What it costs to live in Noxubee County each month.

Single person
$2,550
per month
  • Rent $775
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $305
  • State tax $120
Couple
$3,502
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $328
  • State tax $162
Family
$5,845
per month
  • Rent $1,165
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $328
  • State tax $162

Frequently asked questions about Noxubee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Noxubee County?

In Noxubee County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $775 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,165 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Noxubee County?

In Noxubee County, MS, the average household income is $38,814 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,733 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Noxubee County?

The estimated cost of living in Noxubee County, MS is approximately $2,550 per month for a single person, $3,502 for a couple, $5,845 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Noxubee County?

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

Is Noxubee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Noxubee County, MS would need approximately $2,550 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $38,814 per year ($3,235 per month). Noxubee County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Noxubee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Noxubee County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 20.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Noxubee County?

The average home value in Noxubee County, MS is $85,200, with average annual property taxes of $861, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Noxubee County compare to other areas?

You can compare Noxubee County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Noxubee 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