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Cost of living in Prentiss County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,675/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 24,999 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $456 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $158 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Prentiss County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,124
per month
4 bedroom
$1,242
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Prentiss County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$51,466
per year
Individual earnings
$37,936
per year
Per capita
$28,978
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Prentiss County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$116,500
Annual property tax
$790

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Prentiss 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 Prentiss County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.5%

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 Prentiss 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 Prentiss County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.0 min
Drive alone
88.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
2.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Prentiss County

What it costs to live in Prentiss County each month.

Single person
$2,675
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $456
  • State tax $158
Couple
$3,740
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $514
  • State tax $214
Family
$6,042
per month
  • Rent $1,124
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $514
  • State tax $214

Frequently asked questions about Prentiss County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Prentiss County?

In Prentiss County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,124 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Prentiss County?

In Prentiss County, MS, the average household income is $51,466 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,936 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Prentiss County?

The estimated cost of living in Prentiss County, MS is approximately $2,675 per month for a single person, $3,740 for a couple, $6,042 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Prentiss County?

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

Is Prentiss County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Prentiss County, MS would need approximately $2,675 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,466 per year ($4,289 per month). Prentiss County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Prentiss County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Prentiss County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Prentiss County?

The average home value in Prentiss County, MS is $116,500, with average annual property taxes of $790, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Prentiss County compare to other areas?

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