Grenada County

MS · Pop. 187,295 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Grenada County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 187,295.

$/Acre: $3,973

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 249 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 189/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.03%

Cost of Living Index83.5

Median Household Income$75,680

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,973

Median Home Price$317K

Acres for Sale1196

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season249 days

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,637 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K401

Property Crime /100K483

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak