Tishomingo County
MS · Pop. 18,738 · Suburban County
Tishomingo County is a suburban county in Mississippi, spanning 424 square miles with 18,738 residents at a density of 44.2 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, cotton, haylage. A median home price of $133,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.54% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.6°F and average winter lows of 28.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 60.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. North Ms Medical Center - Iuka is 4.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 195-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.54% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $133,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- North Ms Medical Center - Iuka, with an emergency room, is just 4.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- A poverty rate of 19.9% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Tishomingo County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 96/100
- Median home price
- $133k
- Property tax
- 0.54%
- Growing season
- 195 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 60.2"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- North Ms Medical Center - Iuka, 4.6 mi
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Homesteading in Tishomingo County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Tishomingo County?
- Tishomingo County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.6°F, and average winter lows of 28.9°F. The established crops are hay, cotton, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $133,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.54%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- North Ms Medical Center - Iuka is 4.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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