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Pike County

MS · Pop. 39,930 · Suburban County

70/100Homestead Score

Pike County, Mississippi covers 409 square miles with a population of 39,930 and a density of 97.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. The median home price is $111,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.93%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 248-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F and average winter lows of 39.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 61.1 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Beacham Memorial Hospital is 4.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.93%
Growing Season: 248 days
Broadband: 94.7%
Density: 97.6/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 248-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.93% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $111,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 94.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Beacham Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4.3 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.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A poverty rate of 27.5% 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

Pike County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
70/100
Median home price
$111k
Property tax
0.93%
Growing season
248 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
61.1"
Broadband
94.7%
Nearest hospital
Beacham Memorial Hospital, 4.3 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%
Median Household Income$41,578
Poverty Rate27.5%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$111K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season248 days
Annual Rainfall61.1 inches
Avg Summer High90.4°F
Avg Winter Low39.3°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado10/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalBeacham Memorial Hospital (4.3 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage94.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Pike County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Pike County?
Pike County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 248-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F, and average winter lows of 39.3°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $111,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.93%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 94.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Beacham Memorial Hospital is 4.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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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.