Copiah County

MS · Pop. 185,305 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Copiah County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 185,305.

$/Acre: $2,715

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 232 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 107.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax7.39%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$53,204

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,715

Median Home Price$305K

Acres for Sale163

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season232 days

Annual Rainfall53.3 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,858 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)254 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K230

Property Crime /100K276

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak