How Much Does Drywall Cost in Mississippi?
Drywall averages $10.44 per sheet in Mississippi as of 2026 research, with metro-level pricing ranging from $10.23 (lowest-cost metro) to $10.75 (highest-cost metro). That's 13% below the national midpoint of $12.00 per sheet (source; confidence: high). The state midpoint is computed by applying Mississippi's 0.87× regional adjustment to the national-average dataset documented on our pricing methodology page.
Use the metro table below for finer-grained budgeting — within Mississippi, the spread between the cheapest and most expensive metro on the same material can run 15-30%.
What Drives Drywall Pricing in Mississippi?
Mississippi runs roughly 13% below the national midpoint on construction inputs, among the lowest cost-of-living states in the country, which is reflected in the 0.87 statewide baseline. Labor and land are inexpensive, but the Gulf Coast carries a premium for hurricane-rated construction and Southaven and the DeSoto County suburbs price closer to the neighboring Memphis metro. Expansive Yazoo clay around Jackson can add meaningfully to foundation budgets even where material prices are low.
Climate and supply factors: Foundation planning is dominated by soil. The Jackson area and much of central Mississippi sit on Yazoo clay, a highly expansive shrink-swell soil (locally called blue clay or gumbo) that can heave and settle several inches through wet-dry cycles and is a well-known cause of foundation damage. The Delta in the northwest is deep alluvial soil, and the Gulf Coast combines high-wind hurricane design, storm-surge flood zones, and a high water table. Frost is a minor factor statewide.
Drywall Prices by Mississippi's Major Metros
Per-metro estimates apply each metro's population-weighted price tier to the Mississippi state midpoint. Population figures are 2024 ACS estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
| Metro | Population | Per Sheet | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 147K | $10.44 | — |
| Gulfport | 73K | $10.44 | — |
| Southaven | 56K | $10.75 | +3% |
| Biloxi | 49K | $10.44 | — |
| Hattiesburg | 49K | $10.23 | -2% |
When to Buy Drywall in Mississippi
Construction season in Mississippi: Year-round in most of the state thanks to a mild, humid subtropical climate, with the heaviest activity from roughly March through November. Summer heat and high humidity slow crews and can complicate concrete curing, and the June-through-November Atlantic hurricane season is the main disruptor along the Gulf Coast. Hard freezes are brief and rarely stop work for long.
Drywall pricing is largely seasonal-flat indoors but tightens during peak residential-construction season (May-September) when commercial drywall demand also peaks. For non-emergency work in Mississippi, ordering during the off-peak window typically saves 5-15% vs. spring/summer peak pricing. Material yards run promotional pricing twice a year — early-spring (Mar-Apr) on bagged products and late-fall (Oct-Nov) on bulk aggregates as plants clear inventory before shutdown.
Climate & Code Considerations for Drywall in Mississippi
Frost line: Actual frost penetration is shallow (~6-8 in, near zero on the Gulf Coast). The Mississippi Residential Code (Section R403.1.4) still requires exterior footings not less than 12 in below undisturbed ground surface, so 12 in is the common design minimum statewide.. Frost line drives footing and base depth on hardscape projects — though it has less direct impact on per-sheet drywall pricing.
State / local code: Mississippi historically had no mandatory statewide residential code and left adoption to individual cities and counties. After Hurricane Katrina, 2006 House Bill 1406 required the five coastal counties (Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, and Stone) and their municipalities to enforce wind and flood mitigation provisions of the IRC/IBC, and those counties cannot opt out. Statewide, the Mississippi Building Codes Council (administered through the State Fire Marshal's office) has since moved the baseline to the 2021 IRC and 2021 IBC with state amendments, though enforcement inland still depends on local adoption. Always confirm the adopted edition and amendments with the local building department.
Where to Find Drywall Suppliers in Mississippi
Authoritative directories for sourcing ready-mix producers, aggregate quarries, and bagged-product retailers across Mississippi:
- Mississippi Concrete Association
- NRMCA ready-mix producer directory (filter by state)
- Quikrete dealer locator
Get quotes from at least three local suppliers — pricing on the same spec varies 10-20% across producers in the same metro. Volume orders (10+ cu yd ready-mix, 20+ tons aggregate, full pallets bagged) typically earn another 5-10% off published quotes.
Calculate Drywall for Your Project
Use our Drywall Calculator to estimate quantity, then apply Mississippi's 0.87× adjustment to the national-average cost displayed on the calculator. The calculator's built-in cost overlay uses national pricing — multiply the displayed total by 0.87 for a Mississippi-specific estimate, or use the per-metro figures in the table above for tighter budgeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does drywall cost per sheet in Mississippi?
Drywall averages $10.44 per sheet in Mississippi, with a metro range of $10.23 to $10.75 as of 2026. Mississippi pricing runs about 13% below the national midpoint.
What is the cheapest Mississippi metro for drywall?
Hattiesburg typically prices the lowest of the major Mississippi metros, around $10.23 per sheet. Southaven typically prices the highest, around $10.75. Differences come from delivery distance to producer plants and metro-area labor rates.
When is the best time of year to buy drywall in Mississippi?
Year-round in most of the state thanks to a mild, humid subtropical climate, with the heaviest activity from roughly March through November. Summer heat and high humidity slow crews and can complicate concrete curing, and the June-through-November Atlantic hurricane season is the main disruptor along the Gulf Coast. Hard freezes are brief and rarely stop work for long. Drywall pricing is largely seasonal-flat indoors but tightens during peak residential-construction season (May-September) when commercial drywall demand also peaks. For non-emergency work, ordering off-peak (late fall in cold-winter states, mid-winter in southern states) typically saves 5-15% vs. spring/summer peak pricing.
What code requirements affect drywall costs in Mississippi?
Mississippi historically had no mandatory statewide residential code and left adoption to individual cities and counties. After Hurricane Katrina, 2006 House Bill 1406 required the five coastal counties (Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, and Stone) and their municipalities to enforce wind and flood mitigation provisions of the IRC/IBC, and those counties cannot opt out. Statewide, the Mississippi Building Codes Council (administered through the State Fire Marshal's office) has since moved the baseline to the 2021 IRC and 2021 IBC with state amendments, though enforcement inland still depends on local adoption. Always confirm the adopted edition and amendments with the local building department.
Where can I find drywall suppliers in Mississippi?
Start with the Mississippi Concrete Association, the NRMCA national producer directory filtered to Mississippi, or the Quikrete dealer locator for bagged products. Get quotes from at least three local suppliers — pricing varies 10-20% across producers in the same metro.
Why is drywall more expensive in Mississippi than the national average?
Mississippi runs roughly 13% below the national midpoint on construction inputs, among the lowest cost-of-living states in the country, which is reflected in the 0.87 statewide baseline. Labor and land are inexpensive, but the Gulf Coast carries a premium for hurricane-rated construction and Southaven and the DeSoto County suburbs price closer to the neighboring Memphis metro. Expansive Yazoo clay around Jackson can add meaningfully to foundation budgets even where material prices are low.
Related Pages
- All drywall prices by state
- All construction material prices in Mississippi
- Drywall prices in Louisiana
- Drywall prices in Arkansas
- Drywall prices in Tennessee
- Drywall prices in Alabama
- Drywall Calculator
- Pricing methodology & sources
National-average pricing triangulated from homeguide.com. Updated Apr 2026 · methodology
Estimates only. Always verify with your supplier before ordering.
Written by Daniel McCarney — AceCalc