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