Marshall County
MS · Pop. 33,899 · Suburban County
Marshall County is a suburban county in Mississippi, spanning 706 square miles with 33,899 residents at a density of 48 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $172,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.75%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.7°F and average winter lows of 28.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 57.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Alliance Healthcare System, Inc is 5.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 83% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 190-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.75% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $172,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Alliance Healthcare System, Inc, with an emergency room, is just 5.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- A poverty rate of 22.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Marshall County, MS is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $172k
- Property tax
- 0.75%
- Growing season
- 190 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 57.5"
- Broadband
- 83%
- Nearest hospital
- Alliance Healthcare System, Inc, 5.2 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
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Business & Employment
Homesteading in Marshall County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Marshall County?
- Marshall County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.7°F, and average winter lows of 28.7°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $172,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.75%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 83% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Alliance Healthcare System, Inc is 5.2 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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