Calhoun County
MS · Pop. 13,029 · Rural County
Calhoun County sits in Mississippi across 587 square miles, home to 13,029 people at 22.2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, sweet potatoes, cotton. The median home price is $83,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.68%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 199-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.2°F and average winter lows of 32.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 57.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Baptist Memorial Hospital - Calhoun is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 199-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.68% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $83,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 97.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Calhoun, with an emergency room, is just 4.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A poverty rate of 18.7% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Calhoun County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 96/100
- Median home price
- $83k
- Property tax
- 0.68%
- Growing season
- 199 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 57.2"
- Broadband
- 97.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Calhoun, 4.7 mi
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Homesteading in Calhoun County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 199-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.2°F, and average winter lows of 32.6°F. The established crops are soybeans, sweet potatoes, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $83,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Calhoun is 4.7 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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