Chickasaw County

MS · Pop. 31,676 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Chickasaw County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 31,676.

$/Acre: $787

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 240 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 17.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.75%

Cost of Living Index87.8

Median Household Income$39,273

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$787

Median Home Price$213K

Acres for Sale3283

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season240 days

Annual Rainfall54.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,625 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K383

Property Crime /100K301

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyStrong