Covington County

MS · Pop. 16,811 · Rural County

8Homestead Score

Covington County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 16,811.

$/Acre: $682

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 18.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.82%

Cost of Living Index90.8

Median Household Income$77,746

Poverty Rate22.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$682

Median Home Price$116K

Acres for Sale893

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,513 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

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 /100K401

Property Crime /100K463

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyStrong