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