Madison County

MS · Pop. 53,236 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Madison County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 53,236.

$/Acre: $1,698

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 252 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 78.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.98%

Cost of Living Index93.5

Median Household Income$41,866

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,698

Median Home Price$303K

Acres for Sale20

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season252 days

Annual Rainfall52.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,961 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)327 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K431

Property Crime /100K386

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate