Jefferson County

MS · Pop. 130,964 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 130,964.

$/Acre: $2,549

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 107.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax7.88%

Cost of Living Index86.1

Median Household Income$47,575

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,549

Median Home Price$183K

Acres for Sale4044

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,703 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)372 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K250

Property Crime /100K188

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak