Winston County, MS Economy


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Winston, MS County is an attractive place to live due to its lower cost of living when compared to the US as a whole. At $770 for a two bedroom apartment, it is over $600 less than the national average. The Grocery Cost Index in Winston, MS County is 95, meaning that groceries are 5 percent cheaper than in the rest of the US. There are many great companies located in Winston County such as Grand Bahama Industries, Wholesale Home Furnishings, Products Exchange and Electric Motor Services. All of these businesses proudly serve local customers while providing quality products and services.

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

Winston County has seen the job market increase by 0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Winston County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Winston County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Winston 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 Winston County
- The average income of a Winston County resident is $19,172 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Winston County resident is $39,725 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWinston, MississippiUnited States
  76
  -3.6%-6.2%
  32.6%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $26,829$37,638
  $39,725$69,021
  $49,557$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.7%1.2%
  1.3%0.5%
  6.6%6.8%
  20.3%10.0%
  1.3%2.5%
  10.5%11.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  1.2%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  2.3%4.7%
  2.0%1.9%
  2.5%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  4.7%4.2%
  8.8%9.3%
  12.3%14.0%
  2.4%2.1%
  4.9%7.0%
  4.6%4.8%
  4.9%4.7%
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