Neshoba County

MS · Pop. 148,426 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Neshoba County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 148,426.

$/Acre: $3,183

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 240 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 131.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax8.19%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$83,207

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,183

Median Home Price$388K

Acres for Sale450

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season240 days

Annual Rainfall54 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,946 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)102 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K406

Property Crime /100K413

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak