Noxubee County's score of 67.3 sits 34.6 points above the national median of 50.0, placing it in approximately the 59th percentile. This ranking affirms the county's livability advantage compared to the typical American county.
2 / 5
Essentially At Mississippi Baseline
Noxubee's 67.3 score matches Mississippi's 67.5 average almost exactly, positioning it firmly in the middle of the state's livability spectrum. The county represents a typical Mississippi experience.
3 / 5
Unbeatable Housing Affordability
Noxubee excels in cost (88.7) with the lowest median home value ($85,200) and rent ($590/month) among these eight counties. Risk performance (71.0) also stands out, providing residents with meaningful economic cushion.
4 / 5
Lowest Income Profile in the Group
Noxubee's income score of just 8.7 and median household income of $38,814 mark the county's significant vulnerability. The higher effective tax rate (1.011%) further strains household finances relative to peers.
5 / 5
Best for Ultra-Budget Households
Noxubee County is made for people who must minimize housing and living costs—retirees on minimal fixed income, families working entry-level jobs, or those recovering financially. The trade-off is accepting lower earning potential and fewer economic opportunities.
Noxubee County's score of 67.3 sits 34.6 points above the national median of 50.0, placing it in approximately the 59th percentile. This ranking affirms the county's livability advantage compared to the typical American county.
Essentially At Mississippi Baseline
Noxubee's 67.3 score matches Mississippi's 67.5 average almost exactly, positioning it firmly in the middle of the state's livability spectrum. The county represents a typical Mississippi experience.
Unbeatable Housing Affordability
Noxubee excels in cost (88.7) with the lowest median home value ($85,200) and rent ($590/month) among these eight counties. Risk performance (71.0) also stands out, providing residents with meaningful economic cushion.
Lowest Income Profile in the Group
Noxubee's income score of just 8.7 and median household income of $38,814 mark the county's significant vulnerability. The higher effective tax rate (1.011%) further strains household finances relative to peers.
Best for Ultra-Budget Households
Noxubee County is made for people who must minimize housing and living costs—retirees on minimal fixed income, families working entry-level jobs, or those recovering financially. The trade-off is accepting lower earning potential and fewer economic opportunities.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
Noxubee County's effective tax rate of 1.011% exceeds the national median of roughly 0.95%, placing it in the upper tier nationally. This represents one of the steeper property tax burdens in the broader southeastern region.
Tops Mississippi county list
Noxubee's 1.011% effective rate is the highest among all 82 Mississippi counties, nearly 36% above the state average of 0.743%. Despite high rates, the county's median tax of $861 remains modest due to lower home values.
Steepest tax in the area
Noxubee's 1.011% rate towers above every nearby county: Montgomery (0.896%), Neshoba (0.886%), Newton (0.799%), Panola (0.769%), and Pearl River (0.677%). It stands as the region's most aggressive property tax jurisdiction.
Steep rate on modest homes
On Noxubee's median home value of $85,200, the high effective rate translates to approximately $861 annually—or about $72 monthly. Homeowners with mortgages typically see escrow payments around $1,152 per year.
Challenge your assessment now
Given Noxubee's already high tax rates, homeowners should be especially diligent about assessment accuracy and actively contest any overvaluations. Many Mississippi assessments lag behind market realities, and a successful appeal could provide meaningful relief.
Noxubee County's rent-to-income ratio of 18.2% beats the national average despite having the lowest median household income in this comparison at just $38,814. The county's $590 median rent is the cheapest among all eight counties, reflecting a cost structure aligned with very limited local earning power.
Affordable rents, challenging incomes
Noxubee's 18.2% rent-to-income ratio slightly exceeds Mississippi's state average of 19.6%, but the county's $590 median rent is the lowest in the comparison. For residents with the state's weakest median income ($38,814), even affordable housing requires careful budgeting.
Cheapest rents in the regional cluster
Noxubee's $590 rent is notably lower than all neighboring counties: Montgomery charges $682, Newton $722, and others higher still. The trade-off: Noxubee also has the lowest median household income in the region at $38,814, limiting earning potential despite low housing costs.
Lowest income, lowest rent equation
Noxubee households earn $38,814 annually and pay $590 in median rent, consuming 18.2% of income—technically sustainable, but with minimal financial buffer. Homeownership proves slightly costlier at $612 monthly, yet still affordable given the constraints of the local economy.
For minimum housing costs only
Noxubee offers Mississippi's lowest rents at $590 monthly, but consider that it also has the region's lowest median income at $38,814. This county suits cost-minimizers with flexible work or retirees living on fixed income; those seeking higher earnings should explore neighboring counties with stronger job markets.
Noxubee County's median household income of $38,814 stands nearly $36,000 below the national median of $74,755, making it one of the lowest-earning counties in the nation. This severe gap reflects persistent economic hardship and limited employment opportunities in the county.
Lowest income county in Mississippi
At $38,814, Noxubee County's median household income falls 20% below Mississippi's already-low state average of $48,514. The county ranks among the poorest in the state, facing significant structural economic challenges.
Significantly trails all nearby counties
Noxubee County's $38,814 median lags Montgomery County ($45,057) by $6,200 and trails Neshoba County ($53,087) by over $14,000. The shortfall underscores the county's isolated economic position within the region.
Rent stretch for limited budgets
A rent-to-income ratio of 18.2% shows that housing remains relatively affordable, but the county's low absolute income means families have minimal margins for other necessities. The median home value of $85,200 is the lowest in this cohort, reflecting limited property wealth accumulation.
Seek resources and training
Noxubee County households benefit from free financial literacy programs offered by nonprofits, community colleges, and extension services. Prioritize building even small emergency savings and explore job training programs that can boost earning potential over time.
Life expectancy above state peers despite isolation
Noxubee County residents reach 71.3 years on average, exceeding Mississippi's 70.9-year state average and representing the second-best outcome in this eight-county analysis. Yet this masks significant challenges: 28.8% report fair or poor health, and the county faces severe provider shortages despite reasonable outcomes.
Highest life expectancy in this analysis
Noxubee's 71.3-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Mississippi's 70.9-year state average, a rare bright spot in rural Mississippi health outcomes. However, its 15.8% uninsured rate remains above the state's 13.9%, suggesting insurance access lags despite longevity gains.
Longevity leader with access challenges
Noxubee's 71.3 years makes it a regional longevity leader, comparable to Pearl River (70.7 years) and Panola (70.5 years). Yet it suffers the region's most acute primary care shortage at just 10 providers per 100,000—a critical vulnerability that likely explains the high poor/fair health rate despite decent life expectancy.
Exceptional mental health access, limited primary care
Noxubee's paradox: it boasts 222 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—far exceeding state need—while offering only 10 primary care physicians per 100,000, making routine checkups nearly impossible to access. The 15.8% uninsured rate compounds this crisis, pushing many toward emergency departments for preventive issues.
Insurance opens doors to available providers
With 15.8% of Noxubee residents uninsured, enrollment in Mississippi's health marketplace or Medicaid is urgent—especially when primary care is so scarce. Coverage gives you access to the mental health resources this county excels at providing, plus connects you to specialists and emergency safety nets.
With a composite score of 29.04 and Very Low rating, Noxubee ranks significantly below typical U.S. county risk profiles. Your community faces less natural disaster exposure than most American counties.
Well below Mississippi's risk average
Noxubee's 29.04 score places it well below the state average of 50.94, making it one of Mississippi's safer counties. You live in a relatively protected corner of the state.
Safer than most surrounding counties
Noxubee (29.04) significantly outperforms Neshoba (58.27), Newton (52.45), and Oktibbeha (62.79) in overall risk profile. Only Montgomery (10.91) approaches Noxubee's level of safety among neighboring counties.
Hurricane and earthquake represent main hazards
Despite your low overall rating, hurricane (70.96) and earthquake (68.16) pose your highest individual risks. Tornado exposure at 62.88 warrants seasonal preparedness despite remaining below state averages.
Standard insurance suffices for your profile
Your Very Low risk rating means standard homeowners insurance provides adequate baseline protection for most scenarios. Consider earthquake coverage given your 68.16 score, and maintain flood insurance if you live in a designated risk zone.