Leake County

MS · Pop. 100,051 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Leake County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 100,051.

$/Acre: $3,597

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 255 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 127.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.09%

Combined Sales Tax7.09%

Cost of Living Index83.2

Median Household Income$66,208

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,597

Median Home Price$292K

Acres for Sale2815

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season255 days

Annual Rainfall51.3 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,607 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)373 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K238

Property Crime /100K173

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak