Tippah County

MS · Pop. 62,219 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Tippah County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 62,219.

$/Acre: $4,148

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 253 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 188.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.72%

Combined Sales Tax8.72%

Cost of Living Index83

Median Household Income$53,610

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,148

Median Home Price$258K

Acres for Sale3721

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season253 days

Annual Rainfall57.2 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,299 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K367

Property Crime /100K453

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak