Lamar, MS County is located in the southeastern part of Mississippi. The county seat and the largest city is Purvis. Lamar, MS has a low cost of living with a 2 bedroom rent being $950 compared to the US average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index in Lamar, MS is also lower than the US average at 96 versus 100. Notable companies in Lamar are Tatum Lumber Company, Southern Pine Electric Power Association and Purvis Steel Fabricators Inc. An interesting fact about Lamar is that it is home to an outdoor art installation called “The Living Forest” which consists of 20 three-dimensional sculptures made from 350 live trees and other native plants.
Lamar County has an unemployment rate of 4.5%. The US average is 6.0%.
Lamar County has seen the job market decrease by -3.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Lamar County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Lamar County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Lamar County is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Lamar County
- The average income of a Lamar County resident is $35,024 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Lamar County resident is $63,925 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.