Issaquena County

MS · Pop. 54,385 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Issaquena County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 54,385.

$/Acre: $3,074

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 241 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 129.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax8.66%

Cost of Living Index93.1

Median Household Income$55,463

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,074

Median Home Price$288K

Acres for Sale4584

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season241 days

Annual Rainfall52 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,513 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)277 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K273

Property Crime /100K177

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak