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