Union County
MS · Pop. 28,009 · Suburban County
Union County sits in Mississippi across 416 square miles, home to 28,009 people at 67.3 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, hay, haylage. The median home price is $159,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.58%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.3°F and average winter lows of 29.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 56.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County is 1.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.6% 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 197-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.58% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $159,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County, with an emergency room, is just 1.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Union County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 91/100
- Median home price
- $159k
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- Growing season
- 197 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 56.2"
- Broadband
- 98.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County, 1.6 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Union County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Union County?
- Union County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.3°F, and average winter lows of 29.3°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $159,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.58%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County is 1.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.
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