Cost of living in Sharkey County, MS
Population 3,848 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Sharkey County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Sharkey County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Sharkey County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Sharkey County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Sharkey 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 Sharkey 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 Sharkey County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Sharkey County
What it costs to live in Sharkey County each month.
- Rent $775
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $298
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $318
- State tax $123
- Rent $933
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $494
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $282
- State tax $149
- Rent $1,238
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $749
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $282
- State tax $149
Frequently asked questions about Sharkey County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Sharkey County?
In Sharkey County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $775 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,238 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Sharkey County?
In Sharkey County, MS, the average household income is $35,741 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,500 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Sharkey County?
The estimated cost of living in Sharkey County, MS is approximately $2,566 per month for a single person, $3,443 for a couple, $5,859 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Sharkey County?
The combined sales tax rate in Sharkey County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.
Is Sharkey County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Sharkey County, MS would need approximately $2,566 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $35,741 per year ($2,978 per month). Sharkey County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Sharkey County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sharkey County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Sharkey County?
The average home value in Sharkey County, MS is $108,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,008, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Sharkey 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