Pearl River County

MS · Pop. 184,029 · Mixed County

8Homestead Score

Pearl River County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 184,029.

$/Acre: $4,071

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 169.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.49%

Combined Sales Tax8.49%

Cost of Living Index89.1

Median Household Income$92,911

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,071

Median Home Price$406K

Acres for Sale431

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall58 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,306 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)298 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K250

Property Crime /100K257

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak