Alcorn County
MS · Pop. 34,500 · Suburban County
Alcorn County is a suburban county in Mississippi, spanning 400 square miles with 34,500 residents at a density of 86.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, cotton. The median home price is $132,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.6%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.1°F and average winter lows of 30.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 56.7 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Magnolia Regional Health Center is 3.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 200-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.6% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $132,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Magnolia Regional Health Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Alcorn County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 83/100
- Median home price
- $132k
- Property tax
- 0.6%
- Growing season
- 200 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 56.7"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Magnolia Regional Health Center, 3.6 mi
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Homesteading in Alcorn County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Alcorn County?
- Alcorn County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.1°F, and average winter lows of 30.5°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $132,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.6%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Magnolia Regional Health Center is 3.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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