Sunflower County

MS · Pop. 25,720 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Sunflower County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 25,720.

$/Acre: $722

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 25.9/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 Tax1.93%

Combined Sales Tax8.93%

Cost of Living Index81.2

Median Household Income$88,650

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$722

Median Home Price$282K

Acres for Sale3615

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall57.1 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,062 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)207 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K359

Property Crime /100K400

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate