Monroe County

MS · Pop. 81,991 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Monroe County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 81,991.

$/Acre: $3,974

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 259 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 156.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.22%

Combined Sales Tax7.22%

Cost of Living Index81.2

Median Household Income$80,778

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,974

Median Home Price$357K

Acres for Sale1474

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season259 days

Annual Rainfall57 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,122 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)321 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K368

Property Crime /100K349

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak