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Cost of living in Walthall County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,830/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 13,864 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $821 29%
Federal tax $492 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $167 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Walthall County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$816
per month
1 bedroom
$821
per month
2 bedroom
$988
per month
3 bedroom
$1,190
per month
4 bedroom
$1,310
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Walthall County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$45,444
per year
Individual earnings
$40,156
per year
Per capita
$28,082
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Walthall County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$120,600
Annual property tax
$946

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Walthall 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 Walthall County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.1%

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 Walthall 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 Walthall County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
37.0 min
Drive alone
80.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
6.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Walthall County

What it costs to live in Walthall County each month.

Single person
$2,830
per month
  • Rent $821
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $492
  • State tax $167
Couple
$3,681
per month
  • Rent $988
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $425
  • State tax $189
Family
$5,994
per month
  • Rent $1,190
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $425
  • State tax $189

Frequently asked questions about Walthall County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Walthall County?

In Walthall County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $821 per month, a two-bedroom averages $988 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,190 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Walthall County?

In Walthall County, MS, the average household income is $45,444 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,156 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Walthall County?

The estimated cost of living in Walthall County, MS is approximately $2,830 per month for a single person, $3,681 for a couple, $5,994 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Walthall County?

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

Is Walthall County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Walthall County, MS would need approximately $2,830 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,444 per year ($3,787 per month). Walthall County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Walthall County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Walthall County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Walthall County?

The average home value in Walthall County, MS is $120,600, with average annual property taxes of $946, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Walthall County compare to other areas?

You can compare Walthall County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Walthall County is in the McComb, MS metro area.

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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