Newton County

MS · Pop. 110,997 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Newton County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 110,997.

$/Acre: $4,308

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 255 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 189.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax8.35%

Cost of Living Index80.8

Median Household Income$44,585

Poverty Rate25.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,308

Median Home Price$261K

Acres for Sale1859

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season255 days

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,151 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K376

Property Crime /100K340

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak