Panola County

MS · Pop. 24,822 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Panola County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 24,822.

$/Acre: $693

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 20.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax7.63%

Cost of Living Index89.6

Median Household Income$73,395

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$693

Median Home Price$130K

Acres for Sale157

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall51.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,423 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)380 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K578

Property Crime /100K378

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyStrong