Montgomery County

MS · Pop. 54,325 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 54,325.

$/Acre: $988

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 39.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.63%

Combined Sales Tax8.63%

Cost of Living Index85.6

Median Household Income$62,083

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$988

Median Home Price$148K

Acres for Sale34

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,068 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)326 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K472

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate