Lowndes County

MS · Pop. 167,667 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lowndes County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 167,667.

$/Acre: $4,007

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 180.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax8.74%

Cost of Living Index81.6

Median Household Income$37,457

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,007

Median Home Price$306K

Acres for Sale3900

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall57.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,560 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)196 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K364

Property Crime /100K476

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak