Perry County

MS · Pop. 182,359 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Perry County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 182,359.

$/Acre: $2,749

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 254 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 106.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax8.52%

Cost of Living Index84.5

Median Household Income$57,621

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,749

Median Home Price$312K

Acres for Sale2212

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season254 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,823 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)210 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K425

Property Crime /100K269

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak