Wilkinson County

MS · Pop. 170,993 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Wilkinson County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 170,993.

$/Acre: $1,946

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 95.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1.88%

Combined Sales Tax8.88%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$53,629

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,946

Median Home Price$323K

Acres for Sale3791

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall55.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,019 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)167 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K289

Property Crime /100K321

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate