Scott County

MS · Pop. 147,766 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Scott County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 147,766.

$/Acre: $4,464

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 151.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax7.19%

Cost of Living Index89

Median Household Income$45,145

Poverty Rate24.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,464

Median Home Price$446K

Acres for Sale1419

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall58 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,638 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)387 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K290

Property Crime /100K396

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak