Webster County

MS · Pop. 188,686 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Webster County is a mixed county in MS with a population of approximately 188,686.

$/Acre: $4,345

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 227 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 147/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax7.79%

Cost of Living Index89.8

Median Household Income$68,274

Poverty Rate15.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,345

Median Home Price$342K

Acres for Sale1973

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season227 days

Annual Rainfall58.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,388 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K381

Property Crime /100K390

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak