Lincoln County
MS · Pop. 34,830 · Suburban County
Lincoln County sits in Mississippi across 586 square miles, home to 34,830 people at 59.4 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, peas. The median home price is $132,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.72%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 236-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F and average winter lows of 36.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 60.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. King's Daughters Medical Center is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 236-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.72% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $132,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- King's Daughters Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- A poverty rate of 21.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Lincoln County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 78/100
- Median home price
- $132k
- Property tax
- 0.72%
- Growing season
- 236 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 60.5"
- Broadband
- 86%
- Nearest hospital
- King's Daughters Medical Center, 3.7 mi
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Homesteading in Lincoln County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 236-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F, and average winter lows of 36.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, peas.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $132,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.72%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- King's Daughters Medical Center is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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