Coahoma County

MS · Pop. 116,568 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Coahoma County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 116,568.

$/Acre: $3,147

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 224 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 107/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax7.51%

Cost of Living Index82.3

Median Household Income$91,658

Poverty Rate11.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,147

Median Home Price$251K

Acres for Sale3623

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season224 days

Annual Rainfall59.3 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,492 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)246 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K381

Property Crime /100K484

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak