Wayne County

MS · Pop. 146,436 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wayne County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 146,436.

$/Acre: $1,745

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 238 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 83.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax7.8%

Cost of Living Index80.6

Median Household Income$45,786

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,745

Median Home Price$307K

Acres for Sale1036

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season238 days

Annual Rainfall57.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,789 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)348 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K357

Property Crime /100K499

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate