Jackson County

MS · Pop. 129,970 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Jackson County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 129,970.

$/Acre: $1,717

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 244 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 74.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax8.98%

Cost of Living Index85.8

Median Household Income$83,791

Poverty Rate18.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,717

Median Home Price$154K

Acres for Sale3705

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season244 days

Annual Rainfall55.7 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,904 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K303

Property Crime /100K224

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate