Wilkinson County
MS · Pop. 8,376 · Rural County
Wilkinson County sits in Mississippi across 678 square miles, home to 8,376 people at 12.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. The median home price is $80,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.86%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 251-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F and average winter lows of 38.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 64.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Field Health Systems is 16.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 76.4% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 251-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.86% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $80,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 12.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 76.4% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Field Health Systems, is 16.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 28.2% 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
Wilkinson County, MS is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 74/100
- Median home price
- $80k
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- Growing season
- 251 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 64.9"
- Broadband
- 76.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Field Health Systems, 16.6 mi
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Homesteading in Wilkinson County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wilkinson County?
- Wilkinson County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 251-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F, and average winter lows of 38.4°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $80,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.86%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 76.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Field Health Systems is 16.6 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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