Lee County
MS · Pop. 83,138 · Mixed County
Lee County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Mississippi, spanning 450 square miles with 83,138 residents at a density of 184.8 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, hay, cotton. A median home price of $188,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.72% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 226-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F and average winter lows of 31.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 54.1 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. North Mississippi State Hospital is 3.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 226-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.72% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $188,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- North Mississippi State Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 3.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
At a glance
Lee County, MS is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $188k
- Property tax
- 0.72%
- Growing season
- 226 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 54.1"
- Broadband
- 99.8%
- Nearest hospital
- North Mississippi State Hospital, 3.8 mi
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Homesteading in Lee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lee County?
- Lee County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 226-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F, and average winter lows of 31.9°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $188,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.72%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- North Mississippi State Hospital is 3.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals 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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