Special Interest
Housing in Leake County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Leake County averages $765/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Mississippi median of $954 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Leake County FMR Area are $830 for a studio, $835 for 1‑bedroom, $987 for 2‑bedroom, $1,183 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,307 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $222 increase for a 2-bedroom in Leake County shows a 29% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Leake County was 3.0% in 2024, compared to Mississippi at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
