Rankin County

MS · Pop. 185,265 · Mixed County

8Homestead Score

Rankin County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 185,265.

$/Acre: $2,930

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 103.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.47%

Combined Sales Tax8.47%

Cost of Living Index84

Median Household Income$64,441

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,930

Median Home Price$283K

Acres for Sale1499

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall58.7 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,647 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)125 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K235

Property Crime /100K285

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak