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Housing in Lincoln County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lincoln County averages $760/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 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lincoln County FMR Area are $676 for a studio, $681 for 1‑bedroom, $893 for 2‑bedroom, $1,178 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,182 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $133 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County shows a 18% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lincoln County was 3.2% in 2024, compared to Mississippi at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
