Jasper County

MS · Pop. 78,320 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Jasper County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 78,320.

$/Acre: $1,552

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 54.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.05%

Combined Sales Tax8.05%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$61,874

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,552

Median Home Price$143K

Acres for Sale3005

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,059 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K266

Property Crime /100K243

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate