Lawrence County

MS · Pop. 190,469 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lawrence County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 190,469.

$/Acre: $2,509

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 236 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 123.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax8.23%

Cost of Living Index81.5

Median Household Income$86,126

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,509

Median Home Price$258K

Acres for Sale1960

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season236 days

Annual Rainfall54.9 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,524 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K418

Property Crime /100K328

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak