Oktibbeha County

MS · Pop. 48,925 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Oktibbeha County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 48,925.

$/Acre: $854

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 35.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax7.5%

Cost of Living Index87.8

Median Household Income$36,950

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$854

Median Home Price$190K

Acres for Sale228

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall58.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,791 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K288

Property Crime /100K299

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate