Clarke County

MS · Pop. 154,963 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Clarke County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 154,963.

$/Acre: $6,060

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 328.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.81%

Combined Sales Tax8.81%

Cost of Living Index87.9

Median Household Income$46,854

Poverty Rate15.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,060

Median Home Price$496K

Acres for Sale3645

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,477 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)185 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K419

Property Crime /100K416

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak