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Cost of living in Oktibbeha County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,654/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 51,473 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $958 36%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $298 11%
Federal tax $243 9%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $103 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Oktibbeha County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$813
per month
1 bedroom
$958
per month
2 bedroom
$1,061
per month
3 bedroom
$1,401
per month
4 bedroom
$1,407
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Oktibbeha County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$43,482
per year
Individual earnings
$24,791
per year
Per capita
$28,906
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Oktibbeha County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$219,500
Annual property tax
$1,685

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Oktibbeha 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 Oktibbeha County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.1%

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 Oktibbeha 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 Oktibbeha County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.8 min
Drive alone
81.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
7.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Oktibbeha County

What it costs to live in Oktibbeha County each month.

Single person
$2,654
per month
  • Rent $958
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $243
  • State tax $103
Couple
$3,717
per month
  • Rent $1,061
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $396
  • State tax $181
Family
$6,168
per month
  • Rent $1,401
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $396
  • State tax $181

Frequently asked questions about Oktibbeha County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Oktibbeha County?

In Oktibbeha County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $958 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,061 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,401 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Oktibbeha County?

In Oktibbeha County, MS, the average household income is $43,482 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $24,791 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Oktibbeha County?

The estimated cost of living in Oktibbeha County, MS is approximately $2,654 per month for a single person, $3,717 for a couple, $6,168 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Oktibbeha County?

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

Is Oktibbeha County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Oktibbeha County, MS would need approximately $2,654 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $43,482 per year ($3,624 per month). Oktibbeha County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Oktibbeha County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Oktibbeha County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Oktibbeha County?

The average home value in Oktibbeha County, MS is $219,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,685, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Oktibbeha County compare to other areas?

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