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Cost of living in Yazoo County, MS

Part of the Jackson Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,489/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,837 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $765 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $298 12%
Federal tax $265 11%
Energy $197 8%
State tax $109 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Yazoo County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$760
per month
1 bedroom
$765
per month
2 bedroom
$1,003
per month
3 bedroom
$1,222
per month
4 bedroom
$1,330
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Yazoo County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$40,974
per year
Individual earnings
$26,253
per year
Per capita
$19,469
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Yazoo County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$129,200
Annual property tax
$1,150

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Yazoo 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 Yazoo County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.4%

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 Yazoo 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 Yazoo County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.9 min
Drive alone
81.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Yazoo County

What it costs to live in Yazoo County each month.

Single person
$2,489
per month
  • Rent $765
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $265
  • State tax $109
Couple
$3,612
per month
  • Rent $1,003
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $359
  • State tax $171
Family
$5,942
per month
  • Rent $1,222
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $359
  • State tax $171

Frequently asked questions about Yazoo County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Yazoo County?

In Yazoo County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $765 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,003 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,222 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Yazoo County?

In Yazoo County, MS, the average household income is $40,974 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $26,253 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Yazoo County?

The estimated cost of living in Yazoo County, MS is approximately $2,489 per month for a single person, $3,612 for a couple, $5,942 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Yazoo County?

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

Is Yazoo County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Yazoo County, MS would need approximately $2,489 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $40,974 per year ($3,415 per month). Yazoo County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Yazoo County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Yazoo County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Yazoo County?

The average home value in Yazoo County, MS is $129,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,150, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Yazoo County compare to other areas?

You can compare Yazoo County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Yazoo County is in the Jackson, 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