Marshall County

MS · Pop. 120,287 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Marshall County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 120,287.

$/Acre: $2,473

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 246 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 103.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax7.15%

Cost of Living Index82.6

Median Household Income$59,665

Poverty Rate9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,473

Median Home Price$321K

Acres for Sale3786

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season246 days

Annual Rainfall53.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,598 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)174 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K348

Property Crime /100K221

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak