Pike County

MS · Pop. 30,105 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Pike County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 30,105.

$/Acre: $2,028

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 248 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 74/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax8.66%

Cost of Living Index82.6

Median Household Income$50,799

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,028

Median Home Price$353K

Acres for Sale170

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season248 days

Annual Rainfall58.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,067 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)255 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K371

Property Crime /100K495

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate