Greene County

MS · Pop. 6,031 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Greene County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 6,031.

$/Acre: $697
Property Tax: 0.81%
Growing Season: 244 days
Broadband: 55%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 17.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%
Local Sales Tax1.44%
Combined Sales Tax8.44%
Cost of Living Index84.5
Median Household Income$75,173
Poverty Rate21.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$697
Median Home Price$112K
Acres for Sale3430
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season244 days
Annual Rainfall54.9 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low39°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,833 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)120 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K618
Property Crime /100K807
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town28 miles
Nearest City45 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%
Ag EconomyStrong