Simpson County

MS · Pop. 103,917 · Mixed County

8Homestead Score

Simpson County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 103,917.

$/Acre: $2,996

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 250 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 109.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax8.3%

Cost of Living Index88.1

Median Household Income$89,007

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,996

Median Home Price$217K

Acres for Sale2132

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season250 days

Annual Rainfall59.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,865 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)228 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K288

Property Crime /100K191

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak