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Cost of living in Sunflower County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,487/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,328 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Transport $320 13%
Federal tax $306 12%
Groceries $298 12%
Energy $197 8%
State tax $120 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Sunflower County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,262
per month
4 bedroom
$1,399
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sunflower County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$40,265
per year
Individual earnings
$28,763
per year
Per capita
$19,429
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sunflower County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$103,400
Annual property tax
$909

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sunflower 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 Sunflower County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.4%

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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.1 min
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
5.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sunflower County

What it costs to live in Sunflower County each month.

Single person
$2,487
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $306
  • State tax $120
Couple
$3,529
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $349
  • State tax $168
Family
$5,969
per month
  • Rent $1,262
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $349
  • State tax $168

Frequently asked questions about Sunflower County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sunflower County?

In Sunflower County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,262 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sunflower County?

In Sunflower County, MS, the average household income is $40,265 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,763 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sunflower County?

The estimated cost of living in Sunflower County, MS is approximately $2,487 per month for a single person, $3,529 for a couple, $5,969 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sunflower County?

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

Is Sunflower County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sunflower County, MS would need approximately $2,487 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $40,265 per year ($3,355 per month). Sunflower County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Sunflower County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sunflower County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sunflower County?

The average home value in Sunflower County, MS is $103,400, with average annual property taxes of $909, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sunflower 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
Methodology All data sources