Winston County

MS · Pop. 83,172 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Winston County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 83,172.

$/Acre: $2,032

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 88.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax0.43%

Combined Sales Tax7.43%

Cost of Living Index85

Median Household Income$45,120

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,032

Median Home Price$273K

Acres for Sale1183

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall54.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,429 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)255 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K389

Property Crime /100K440

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate