Leflore County

MS · Pop. 38,087 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Leflore County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 38,087.

$/Acre: $730

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 236 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 22.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.03%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$65,396

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$730

Median Home Price$237K

Acres for Sale3851

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season236 days

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,345 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)324 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399

Property Crime /100K296

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyStrong