Quitman County

MS · Pop. 32,781 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Quitman County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 32,781.

$/Acre: $1,905

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 73.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.6%

Combined Sales Tax7.6%

Cost of Living Index94

Median Household Income$78,409

Poverty Rate23.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,905

Median Home Price$161K

Acres for Sale1390

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall54.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,290 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)237 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K298

Property Crime /100K236

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate