Holmes County

MS · Pop. 185,388 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Holmes County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 185,388.

$/Acre: $3,471

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 119.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax8.35%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$84,754

Poverty Rate8.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,471

Median Home Price$403K

Acres for Sale560

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall54.2 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,942 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)282 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K207

Property Crime /100K181

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak