Amite County

MS · Pop. 182,658 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Amite County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 182,658.

$/Acre: $3,579

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 156.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax8.46%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$69,390

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,579

Median Home Price$229K

Acres for Sale2721

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall53.5 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,912 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K324

Property Crime /100K418

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak