Washington County

MS · Pop. 39,215 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 39,215.

$/Acre: $1,686

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 253 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 74/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax8.16%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$51,635

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,686

Median Home Price$221K

Acres for Sale4138

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season253 days

Annual Rainfall51.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,504 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)147 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K249

Property Crime /100K236

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate