Prentiss County

MS · Pop. 55,467 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Prentiss County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 55,467.

$/Acre: $1,614

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 65.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax8.1%

Cost of Living Index89.3

Median Household Income$91,365

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,614

Median Home Price$235K

Acres for Sale2899

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall56.2 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,520 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)195 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K302

Property Crime /100K324

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate