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Mississippi pool estimate

Inground Pool Cost in Mississippi (2026)

Building an inground pool in Mississippi runs roughly 10% below the national average on labor and materials, which we apply to the pool shell. With about a 12-month swim season and residential power around 15¢/kWh, per U.S. EIA data through April 2026, where you live shapes both the build price and what it costs to run.

A typical 400 sq ft gunite pool in Mississippi

20 ft × 20 ft, 5 ft average depth, standard (flat) excavation, no add-ons — a clean baseline before you customize.

Estimated all-in cost
$40k – $54k
Footprint
400 sq ft
Base shell
$46,600
Equipment + finish + dig
Midpoint
$46,600
Local labor
90%
vs. national baseline (100%)
  • Estimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Last updated June 30, 2026

Gunite vs. fiberglass vs. vinyl in Mississippi

Same 400 sq ft pool, priced three ways with Mississippi's labor rates.

Gunite (concrete)
$40k – $54k
Fiberglass
$38k – $51k
Vinyl liner
$28k – $37k

Estimate your pool in Mississippi

Tell us about your pool

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Estimated total cost
$51,463–$69,627
Build: 8-12 weeks
Low $51kMost likely ~$60,545High $70k
WHERE THE MONEY GOES · at ~$60,545
Shell & construction
$52,648
Excavation
$7,897
Then budget $1,600–$2,400/yr to run it.Upkeep costs →
iEstimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Data: U.S. EIA · OpenEI URDB · Google Solar · NREL PVWatts · DSIRE · IRS · ENERGY STAR · industry surveys — see all sources

Already have a pool? Running costs in Mississippi hinge on the same local power price — see monthly maintenance and heating costs. Or head back to the national pool cost calculator.