Stone County

MS · Pop. 98,942 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Stone County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 98,942.

$/Acre: $1,882

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 246 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 70.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax7.89%

Cost of Living Index92.1

Median Household Income$70,985

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,882

Median Home Price$210K

Acres for Sale1463

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season246 days

Annual Rainfall57.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,822 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)257 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K379

Property Crime /100K276

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate