Best counties to live in Mississippi

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Best counties to live in Mississippi

What makes a particular county the best? Oftentimes, it's a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Mississippi using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by a variety of factors including: public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.

Many counties on the list are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or home values. Others are adored for their historic or well-designed value, or devotion to cultural opportunities. Keep reading to see if your county made the list.

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#25. Choctaw County

- Population: 8,277
- Median home value: $81,400 (79% own)
- Median rent: $556 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $36,777

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#24. Neshoba County

- Population: 29,332
- Median home value: $83,000 (72% own)
- Median rent: $666 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $37,987

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#23. Pontotoc County

- Population: 31,618
- Median home value: $106,500 (71% own)
- Median rent: $722 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $44,759

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#22. Newton County

- Population: 21,360
- Median home value: $85,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $658 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $35,958

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#21. Monroe County

- Population: 35,673
- Median home value: $91,700 (74% own)
- Median rent: $618 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $42,354

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#20. Union County

- Population: 28,507
- Median home value: $100,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $696 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $45,754

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#19. Alcorn County

- Population: 37,090
- Median home value: $102,700 (69% own)
- Median rent: $617 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $42,086

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#18. Franklin County

- Population: 7,733
- Median home value: $76,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $507 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $40,219

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#17. Webster County

- Population: 9,768
- Median home value: $84,000 (76% own)
- Median rent: $528 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $45,730

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#16. Hancock County

- Population: 46,961
- Median home value: $147,500 (76% own)
- Median rent: $850 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $48,119

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#15. Hinds County

- Population: 238,797
- Median home value: $118,600 (58% own)
- Median rent: $869 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $44,625

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#14. Grenada County

- Population: 21,088
- Median home value: $105,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $682 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $40,122

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#13. Jones County

- Population: 68,352
- Median home value: $98,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $690 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $41,775

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#12. Harrison County

- Population: 204,502
- Median home value: $150,500 (57% own)
- Median rent: $895 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $47,894

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#11. Lowndes County

- Population: 59,150
- Median home value: $134,200 (64% own)
- Median rent: $805 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $50,441

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#10. Jackson County

- Population: 142,376
- Median home value: $135,900 (70% own)
- Median rent: $879 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $51,657

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#9. Lee County

- Population: 85,072
- Median home value: $133,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $752 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $50,559

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#8. Lauderdale County

- Population: 76,279
- Median home value: $96,300 (64% own)
- Median rent: $752 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $42,534

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#7. DeSoto County

- Population: 178,975
- Median home value: $168,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,057 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $67,038

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#6. Rankin County

- Population: 152,677
- Median home value: $162,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $983 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $65,996

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#5. Oktibbeha County

- Population: 49,512
- Median home value: $162,900 (52% own)
- Median rent: $788 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $40,453

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#4. Lamar County

- Population: 61,969
- Median home value: $177,700 (67% own)
- Median rent: $927 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $60,328

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#3. Forrest County

- Population: 75,224
- Median home value: $122,700 (55% own)
- Median rent: $773 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $39,840

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#2. Lafayette County

- Population: 53,590
- Median home value: $199,700 (62% own)
- Median rent: $954 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $50,272

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#1. Madison County

- Population: 104,562
- Median home value: $219,700 (72% own)
- Median rent: $940 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $71,824

Best counties to live in Mississippi