Yazoo County, MS Economy


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Yazoo, MS County is a great place to call home. With an average 2 bedroom rent of $830 and a Grocery Cost Index of 95 compared to the US average of 100, the cost of living in Yazoo is quite affordable. There are many local companies and services that make Yazoo such a desirable area to live in. The county boasts several major employers such as Walmart, SkyChefs, Merit Health Central, and Regions Bank. Additionally, there are plenty of small businesses that provide goods and services to the community including Y-City Cleaners & Laundry, Cook & Son Auto Repair, DaVinci’s Italian Restaurant, and B&J Masonry Supply.

Yazoo County has an unemployment rate of 7.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Yazoo County has seen the job market increase by 1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Yazoo County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Yazoo County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Yazoo 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 Yazoo County
- The average income of a Yazoo County resident is $14,269 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Yazoo County resident is $40,037 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyYazoo, MississippiUnited States
  7.66
  -4.4%-6.2%
  28.7%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $17,996$37,638
  $40,037$69,021
  $49,261$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  7.5%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  6.9%6.8%
  20.3%10.0%
  1.7%2.5%
  8.2%11.0%
  2.5%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  2.2%1.9%
  2.4%4.7%
  1.5%1.9%
  2.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.5%4.2%
  4.8%9.3%
  16.6%14.0%
  0.8%2.1%
  5.7%7.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  8.8%4.7%
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