Lauderdale County

MS · Pop. 159,863 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lauderdale County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 159,863.

$/Acre: $5,666

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 440.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax7.12%

Cost of Living Index92.9

Median Household Income$76,735

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,666

Median Home Price$397K

Acres for Sale4986

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,676 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)205 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K276

Property Crime /100K320

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak