Webster County
MS · Pop. 9,942 · Rural County
Webster County, Mississippi covers 421 square miles with a population of 9,942 and a density of 23.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on cotton, hay, sweet potatoes. A median home price of $110,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.57% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 208-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.7°F and average winter lows of 32°F. Annual rainfall averages 55.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Webster Health Services, Inc is 5.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 208-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.57% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $110,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Webster Health Services, Inc, with an emergency room, is just 5.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Webster County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 100/100
- Median home price
- $110k
- Property tax
- 0.57%
- Growing season
- 208 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 55.7"
- Broadband
- 99.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Webster Health Services, Inc, 5.5 mi
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Homesteading in Webster County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Webster County?
- Webster County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 208-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.7°F, and average winter lows of 32°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, sweet potatoes.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $110,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.57%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Webster Health Services, Inc is 5.5 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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