Yazoo County

MS · Pop. 32,468 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Yazoo County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 32,468.

$/Acre: $967

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 43.2/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 Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax7.86%

Cost of Living Index94.7

Median Household Income$82,894

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$967

Median Home Price$261K

Acres for Sale2005

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,387 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)395 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K186

Property Crime /100K188

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate