Marion County

MS · Pop. 34,328 · Rural County

8Homestead Score

Marion County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 34,328.

$/Acre: $737

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 23.8/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax8.82%

Cost of Living Index80.3

Median Household Income$51,983

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$737

Median Home Price$113K

Acres for Sale4540

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall57.8 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,423 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)336 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K413

Property Crime /100K505

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyStrong