Country land in Mississippi
How much good country Mississippi has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquena County Cary, Mayersville | 100% | -0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Smith County Raleigh, Mize | 100% | -0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Greene County Leakesville, McLain | 100% | +0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Franklin County Meadville, Bude | 100% | -0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Kemper County De Kalb, Scooba | 100% | -1.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Jasper County Montrose, Louin | 100% | -0.8%/yr | Score a spot |
| Benton County Hickory Flat, Snow Lake Shores | 100% | -0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Leake County Redwater, Carthage | 100% | +0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Jefferson Davis County Prentiss, Bassfield | 99% | -0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Amite County Liberty, Gloster | 99% | -0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
Homeschool rules
A yearly certificate of enrollment to the county school attendance officer by September 15 (or when starting midyear). No teacher qualifications, testing, required subjects or days.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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