Lee County

MS · Pop. 137,847 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lee County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 137,847.

$/Acre: $3,403

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 248 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 152.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax8.76%

Cost of Living Index82.7

Median Household Income$85,011

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,403

Median Home Price$319K

Acres for Sale4892

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season248 days

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,945 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)159 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K292

Property Crime /100K381

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak