Sharkey County

MS · Pop. 40,761 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Sharkey County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 40,761.

$/Acre: $775

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 27.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax8.86%

Cost of Living Index86.7

Median Household Income$68,431

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$775

Median Home Price$213K

Acres for Sale4112

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall55.9 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,156 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)304 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K329

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate