Clay County

MS · Pop. 138,891 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Clay County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 138,891.

$/Acre: $5,367

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 181.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.97%

Combined Sales Tax7.97%

Cost of Living Index84

Median Household Income$65,860

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,367

Median Home Price$494K

Acres for Sale4904

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall54.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,119 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)353 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K281

Property Crime /100K382

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak