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