Lawrence County
MS · Pop. 11,883 · Suburban County
Lawrence County, Mississippi covers 431 square miles with a population of 11,883 and a density of 27.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. A median home price of $105,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.7% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 236-day growing season, average summer highs of 93°F and average winter lows of 36.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 60.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Lawrence County Hospital is 0.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 76.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 236-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.7% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $105,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Lawrence County Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 0.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 76.1% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- A poverty rate of 23.8% 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
Lawrence County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 89/100
- Median home price
- $105k
- Property tax
- 0.7%
- Growing season
- 236 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 60.6"
- Broadband
- 76.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Lawrence County Hospital, 0.5 mi
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Homesteading in Lawrence County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 236-day growing season, average summer highs of 93°F, and average winter lows of 36.4°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $105,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.7%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 76.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Lawrence County Hospital is 0.5 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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