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