Copiah County
MS · Pop. 27,994 · Suburban County
Copiah County, Mississippi covers 777 square miles with a population of 27,994 and a density of 36 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. A median home price of $106,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.79% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 243-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.9°F and average winter lows of 39.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 58.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Copiah County Medical Center is 2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 75.9% 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 243-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.79% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $106,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Copiah County Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Broadband reaches only 75.9% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- A poverty rate of 23% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Copiah County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 80/100
- Median home price
- $106k
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- Growing season
- 243 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 58.2"
- Broadband
- 75.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Copiah County Medical Center, 2 mi
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Homesteading in Copiah County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Copiah County?
- Copiah County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 243-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.9°F, and average winter lows of 39.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $106,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.79%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 75.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Copiah County Medical Center is 2 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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