Hancock County

MS · Pop. 110,331 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Hancock County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 110,331.

$/Acre: $2,555

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 238 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 88.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax8.04%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$39,368

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,555

Median Home Price$291K

Acres for Sale954

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season238 days

Annual Rainfall56 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,914 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)218 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K331

Property Crime /100K425

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate