Kemper County

MS · Pop. 155,899 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Kemper County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 155,899.

$/Acre: $4,397

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 255 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 157.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.73%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index83.9

Median Household Income$41,716

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,397

Median Home Price$435K

Acres for Sale682

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season255 days

Annual Rainfall53 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,010 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)196 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K442

Property Crime /100K497

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak