Calhoun County

MS · Pop. 44,505 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Calhoun County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 44,505.

$/Acre: $1,147

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 232 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 47.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.03%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$57,180

Poverty Rate25.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,147

Median Home Price$299K

Acres for Sale3536

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season232 days

Annual Rainfall53 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,959 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K225

Property Crime /100K212

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate