Lafayette County

MS · Pop. 23,003 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lafayette County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 23,003.

$/Acre: $767

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 234 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 32.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax8.19%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$46,705

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$767

Median Home Price$129K

Acres for Sale1695

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season234 days

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,781 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)396 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K353

Property Crime /100K361

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate