Harrison County

MS · Pop. 91,992 · Mixed County

8Homestead Score

Harrison County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 91,992.

$/Acre: $2,853

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax8.73%

Cost of Living Index83.8

Median Household Income$37,743

Poverty Rate17%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,853

Median Home Price$198K

Acres for Sale4844

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall55 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,116 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)139 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K382

Property Crime /100K426

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak