Jones County

MS · Pop. 74,402 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Jones County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 74,402.

$/Acre: $1,050

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 253 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 44.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax7.37%

Cost of Living Index80.5

Median Household Income$82,119

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,050

Median Home Price$146K

Acres for Sale1422

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season253 days

Annual Rainfall59.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,548 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)269 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K437

Property Crime /100K373

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate