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