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