Cost of Living in Leflore County, Mississippi
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Leflore County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Leflore County ranks #1,967 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 37%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Leflore County, Mississippi
Leflore County faces affordability crisis
Leflore County renters spend 25.4% of their income on rent—far exceeding the 16% national benchmark and well above Mississippi's 19.6% state average. With median household income at just $33,188, housing costs consume roughly a quarter of annual earnings, leaving little for food, healthcare, or savings.
Among Mississippi's least affordable counties
Leflore County's 25.4% rent-to-income ratio ranks among the worst in Mississippi, driven by the state's lowest median household income in this eight-county region. The affordability squeeze here is acute: wages lag while housing demands outpace regional and national norms.
Lowest income, highest housing burden
Leflore's $33,188 median income is dramatically lower than Lee County's $67,144 and even undercuts Marion County's $42,320. Although rent is relatively cheap at $701 monthly, the wage gap means housing consumes a far larger share of household budgets here than anywhere else in this peer group.
Housing dominates household budgets
At $701 monthly, Leflore rent is among the region's cheapest, yet it still claims 25.4% of a resident's $33,188 annual income. Homeowners fare slightly better at $724 monthly, but that figure still represents 26.2% of income—unsustainable by housing-affordability standards.
Leflore demands higher wages elsewhere
Housing here is cheap but incomes are too low to make that advantage matter; renters spend far too much of limited earnings on shelter. If you're considering relocation, seek counties like Lee or Madison where wages are stronger and housing costs represent a smaller portion of total income.
Cost of Living Advisory: Leflore County
Affordability Verdict
Leflore County offers moderately affordable rental housing at a median of $701/month — about 25.3% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Leflore County pay $701/month on average, compared to $724/month for homeowners. This market favors renters by about 3%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $28,040/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $31,029/year. With a median household income of $33,188, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 31.0% of renter households in Leflore County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Perry County where rent averages $650/month, Leflore County is approximately 8% more expensive.
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Rent Burden
25.3%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$774
per month
Owner Cost Burden
26.2%
of gross income
The median home in Leflore County may be a stretch
Median home value is $98,200. Estimated monthly cost: $784 vs. your max of $774.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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