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