Humphreys County

MS · Pop. 9,663 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Humphreys County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 9,663.

$/Acre: $635

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 13.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax7.58%

Cost of Living Index91.6

Median Household Income$87,852

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$635

Median Home Price$149K

Acres for Sale3829

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall57 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,964 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)247 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K475

Property Crime /100K285

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyStrong