Alcorn County

MS · Pop. 8,793 · Rural County

8Homestead Score

Alcorn County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 8,793.

$/Acre: $866

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 256 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 20.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax7.19%

Cost of Living Index94.2

Median Household Income$37,043

Poverty Rate21.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$866

Median Home Price$288K

Acres for Sale133

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season256 days

Annual Rainfall59.1 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,978 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)379 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446

Property Crime /100K285

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyStrong