Tate County

MS · Pop. 6,885 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Tate County is a rural county in MS with a population of approximately 6,885.

$/Acre: $632

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 230 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 5.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.38%

Cost of Living Index87.4

Median Household Income$63,556

Poverty Rate22.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$632

Median Home Price$168K

Acres for Sale222

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season230 days

Annual Rainfall55.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,081 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K534

Property Crime /100K363

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyStrong