Cost of living in Quitman County, MS
Population 5,908 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Quitman County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Quitman County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Quitman County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Quitman County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Quitman County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Quitman County
State and local tax rates for Mississippi.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Quitman County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Quitman County
What it costs to live in Quitman County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $298
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $307
- State tax $120
- Rent $933
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $494
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $229
- State tax $134
- Rent $1,293
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $749
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $229
- State tax $134
Frequently asked questions about Quitman County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Quitman County?
In Quitman County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,293 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Quitman County?
In Quitman County, MS, the average household income is $32,131 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,858 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Quitman County?
The estimated cost of living in Quitman County, MS is approximately $2,488 per month for a single person, $3,375 for a couple, $5,846 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Quitman County?
The combined sales tax rate in Quitman County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.
Is Quitman County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Quitman County, MS would need approximately $2,488 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $32,131 per year ($2,678 per month). Quitman County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Quitman County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Quitman County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Quitman County?
The average home value in Quitman County, MS is $68,600, with average annual property taxes of $792, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Quitman County compare to other areas?
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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