Perry County, MS Economy


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Perry, MS County is a great place to live and work. It has a low cost of living, with 2 bedroom rent being only $950 compared to the US average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index in Perry County is also low at 93 compared to the US average of 100. There are many great companies based in the County such as Perry Air Conditioning, Perry Plumbing Services, and Perry Coffee Roasters. Popular places in the County include Bee's Creek Park and the downtown area where visitors can explore local shops and restaurants.

Perry County has an unemployment rate of 7.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Perry County has seen the job market increase by 1.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Perry County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Perry County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Perry 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 Perry County
- The average income of a Perry County resident is $16,814 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Perry County resident is $47,368 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPerry, MississippiUnited States
  76
  -3.4%-6.2%
  33.0%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $23,926$37,638
  $47,368$69,021
  $51,449$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.9%1.2%
  0.9%0.5%
  9.1%6.8%
  15.2%10.0%
  2.5%2.5%
  11.7%11.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  1.7%0.8%
  0.7%1.9%
  1.1%4.7%
  1.0%1.9%
  1.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.0%4.2%
  9.4%9.3%
  11.7%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  3.3%7.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  9.4%4.7%
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