Pontotoc County

MS · Pop. 167,284 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Pontotoc County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 167,284.

$/Acre: $4,643

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 256 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 170.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.34%

Combined Sales Tax8.34%

Cost of Living Index87.9

Median Household Income$44,899

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,643

Median Home Price$388K

Acres for Sale1318

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season256 days

Annual Rainfall53.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,840 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)245 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K367

Property Crime /100K222

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak