Real Estate Investing in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 48,085

Should you buy in Oktibbeha County, MS? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 16.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $229,097
Avg Monthly Rent $1,105
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Oktibbeha County Real Estate

Oktibbeha County is one of those Mississippi regions where numbers warn before they reward. 2 cities, 48,085 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Oktibbeha's 3 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Oktibbeha β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$229,097
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,105
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Starkville, MS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
70%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Oktibbeha County

ZIP Codes in Oktibbeha County, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oktibbeha County

What is the median home value in, MS?

Expect median prices around $229K in, MS. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

Are tenants stable in, MS?

Working renters make up the core of the, MS tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

What approach is best for, MS real estate?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in, MS. The numbers - $229K homes against $1,105/mo rents - support that play.

Is, MS a friendly market for rental owners?

For rental operators, MS rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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