Adams County

MS · Pop. 74,963 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Adams County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 74,963.

$/Acre: $1,306
Property Tax: 0.81%
Growing Season: 246 days
Broadband: 66%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 56.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%
Local Sales Tax0.87%
Combined Sales Tax7.87%
Cost of Living Index93.6
Median Household Income$44,797
Poverty Rate21.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,306
Median Home Price$275K
Acres for Sale4007
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season246 days
Annual Rainfall53.1 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low30°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,606 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)362 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K269
Property Crime /100K354
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City32 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%
Ag EconomyModerate