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