Choctaw County

MS · Pop. 181,172 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Choctaw County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 181,172.

$/Acre: $5,967
Property Tax: 0.81%
Growing Season: 252 days
Broadband: 69%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 426.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%
Local Sales Tax0.69%
Combined Sales Tax7.69%
Cost of Living Index85.6
Median Household Income$86,381
Poverty Rate15.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,967
Median Home Price$378K
Acres for Sale744
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season252 days
Annual Rainfall55.5 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low35°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,191 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)315 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K300
Property Crime /100K291
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City64 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Ag EconomyWeak