Mississippi · Off-grid & homestead potential

Scott County

70BoltScore / 100
#52 of 82 in Mississippi

Scott County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (59.3″/yr) with little drought and cheap to buy into (typical home $128k).

How Scott County scores

Hazard Safety44
Freedom55
Food74
Isolation50
Sovereignty84
Water96
Affordability90
$128kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$3,382Land / acre
59.3"Annual rain
6% of yrsSevere drought
41 miNearest metro
45.2People / sq mi
15.2%Federal land
63.9°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Scott County, Mississippi

Is Scott County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Scott County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (59.3″/yr) with little drought and cheap to buy into (typical home $128k).

How much does land cost in Scott County, Mississippi?

Land in Scott County runs about $3,382 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Scott County?

Scott County gets about 59.3" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 6% of years.

How remote is Scott County?

The nearest major metro is about 41 miles away, and population density is 45.2 people per square mile.

How Scott compares in Mississippi

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