Cost of living in Tippah County, MS
Population 21,621 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Tippah County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Tippah County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Tippah County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Tippah County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Tippah 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 Tippah 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 Tippah County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Tippah County
What it costs to live in Tippah County each month.
- Rent $775
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $298
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $416
- State tax $148
- Rent $933
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $494
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $509
- State tax $213
- Rent $1,187
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $749
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $509
- State tax $213
Frequently asked questions about Tippah County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Tippah County?
In Tippah County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $775 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,187 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Tippah County?
In Tippah County, MS, the average household income is $51,141 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,523 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Tippah County?
The estimated cost of living in Tippah County, MS is approximately $2,689 per month for a single person, $3,734 for a couple, $6,099 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Tippah County?
The combined sales tax rate in Tippah County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.
Is Tippah County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Tippah County, MS would need approximately $2,689 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,141 per year ($4,262 per month). Tippah County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Tippah County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tippah County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Tippah County?
The average home value in Tippah County, MS is $128,400, with average annual property taxes of $963, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Tippah 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