Itawamba County

MS · Pop. 119,993 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Itawamba County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 119,993.

$/Acre: $1,969

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 246 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 85.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.26%

Combined Sales Tax8.26%

Cost of Living Index83.5

Median Household Income$80,491

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,969

Median Home Price$280K

Acres for Sale653

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season246 days

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,760 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)349 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K279

Property Crime /100K194

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate