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Cost of living in Tishomingo County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,862/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 18,738 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $843 29%
Federal tax $500 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $298 10%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $169 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Tishomingo County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$807
per month
1 bedroom
$843
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,238
per month
4 bedroom
$1,242
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tishomingo County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$46,257
per year
Individual earnings
$40,610
per year
Per capita
$28,582
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tishomingo County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$132,500
Annual property tax
$713

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tishomingo 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 Tishomingo County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.2%

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 Tishomingo 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 Tishomingo County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.7 min
Drive alone
89.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
2.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tishomingo County

What it costs to live in Tishomingo County each month.

Single person
$2,862
per month
  • Rent $843
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $500
  • State tax $169
Couple
$3,642
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $437
  • State tax $193
Family
$6,058
per month
  • Rent $1,238
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $437
  • State tax $193

Frequently asked questions about Tishomingo County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tishomingo County?

In Tishomingo County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $843 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 Tishomingo County?

In Tishomingo County, MS, the average household income is $46,257 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,610 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tishomingo County?

The estimated cost of living in Tishomingo County, MS is approximately $2,862 per month for a single person, $3,642 for a couple, $6,058 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tishomingo County?

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

Is Tishomingo County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tishomingo County, MS would need approximately $2,862 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,257 per year ($3,855 per month). Tishomingo County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tishomingo County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tishomingo County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tishomingo County?

The average home value in Tishomingo County, MS is $132,500, with average annual property taxes of $713, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tishomingo 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