Claiborne County

MS · Pop. 118,465 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Claiborne County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 118,465.

$/Acre: $4,225
Property Tax: 0.81%
Growing Season: 253 days
Broadband: 47%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 151.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%
Local Sales Tax1.75%
Combined Sales Tax8.75%
Cost of Living Index82.1
Median Household Income$41,584
Poverty Rate16.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,225
Median Home Price$269K
Acres for Sale2691
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season253 days
Annual Rainfall53.3 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low31°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,191 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)255 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K293
Property Crime /100K225
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak