Special Interest
Housing in Issaquena County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Issaquena County averages $339/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 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Issaquena County FMR Area are $744 for a studio, $748 for 1‑bedroom, $884 for 2‑bedroom, $1,097 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,170 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $545 increase for a 2-bedroom in Issaquena County shows a 161% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Issaquena County was 6.8% in 2024, compared to Mississippi at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
