Jefferson Davis County

MS · Pop. 185,406 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Jefferson Davis County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 185,406.

$/Acre: $2,486

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 250 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 104.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax8.77%

Cost of Living Index89.8

Median Household Income$80,533

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,486

Median Home Price$307K

Acres for Sale3822

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season250 days

Annual Rainfall51.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,714 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)358 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K243

Property Crime /100K330

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak