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