Union County

MS · Pop. 102,669 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Union County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 102,669.

$/Acre: $1,904

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 65.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax8.32%

Cost of Living Index94

Median Household Income$79,165

Poverty Rate14.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,904

Median Home Price$299K

Acres for Sale2259

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall57.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,523 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K329

Property Crime /100K414

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate