Walthall County

MS · Pop. 32,308 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Walthall County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 32,308.

$/Acre: $1,088

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 224 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 45.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax7.86%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$73,618

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,088

Median Home Price$320K

Acres for Sale2181

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season224 days

Annual Rainfall59.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,194 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)318 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K422

Property Crime /100K319

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate