Lamar County

MS · Pop. 20,158 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Lamar County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 20,158.

$/Acre: $625

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 250 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 17/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax8.51%

Cost of Living Index81.2

Median Household Income$66,315

Poverty Rate9.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$625

Median Home Price$192K

Acres for Sale335

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season250 days

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,643 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K608

Property Crime /100K644

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyStrong