Retirement never looked so good!
If you're looking for convenient big-city access with affordable and quaint small-town charm, Walthall County may be just the place for you.
Enjoy the charm and neighborliness of a small town with a short drive providing the energy and excitement of New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS and Baton Rouge, LA. All are within a 90-minute drive providing residents easy access to museums, municipal airports, and some of the best hospitals in the South. Four-lane HWY 98 makes traveling to Hattiesburg, MS and accessing I-59 a pleasant and speedy route. I-55 and McComb, MS is less than 20 minutes from Tylertown via four-lane Hwy 98.
Improve your retirement finances by moving to Walthall County and live well for less.
The state charges no income tax on certified retirement income like 401(k)s and IRAs, the cost of living is low and housing prices are some of the most affordable in the country. The warm weather is another big plus, with mild winters across the state and miles of Gulf Coast beaches on which to enjoy it.
Low Housing Rates
Mississippi has one of the lowest per capita incomes of any state and home prices in the state are also among the lowest you will find in the United States, with the average home price of $152,900. These low rates are great news for retirees, as the state also has one of the lowest costs of living figures as well. Housing prices are also far below the national average, 8.7% to be exact. Health care costs are an important issue for retirees, and Mississippi offers health care costs that are 11.1% less that national averages.
Low Tax Rates
Combine these figures with the states lucrative tax figures meant to attract retirees to the state and you have a win-win situation! There are no taxes on qualified retirement income, including Social Security benefits. There is a bonus exemption on property taxes for people 65 and over, and the state has one of the lowest income tax rates that vary from 3 to 5%. Prescription drugs, utilities, fuel, newspapers, health care services, and payments made by Medicare and Medicaid are all exempt from the state sales tax that is set at 7%. Mississippi is rated sixth in the country for lowest taxes for retirees by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, and number one in the Sun Belt . With rates so low, Mississippi retirees have found a great way of life in the state, with more money in their pockets for the fun things in life that they have waited so long to do.
Favorable Weather Temperatures
Summers tend to be very humid, with temperatures averaging 80 degrees to 82 degrees. Because of the Gulf of Mexico on the southern coast of the state, this region tends to be warmer in the winter, with temperatures averaging 52 degrees for this area. Other parts of the state see temperatures of around 40 degrees during the winter. Precipitation in the state also varies according to area, with between 53 inches per year to 62 inches per year. Any time of the year is a fine time to enjoy the state. Weather in the state is one of the many reasons people choose to retire in the state.
Natural Beauty
From the rich pine forests to the beautiful rolling hills, Walthall County offers a pleasant view almost anywhere you look. Magee's Creek was one of the first waterways accepted into the Scenic Streams program and is used as a standard for new streams, creeks, and rivers applying for the status. The Bogue Chitto River flows through the county and offers fishing, tubing and canoeing opportunities. Hunting is a popular sport, as well as simply viewing the beautiful wildlife throughout the area.
Birds Galore
Over 300 species of birds have been sighted in Walthall County. Hang a feeder and be prepared of an exciting birding adventure in your own yard!!!
Local Parks, Lakes, and Rivers
Holmes Water Park in Downtown Tylertown is a wonderful place to unwind with a shaded walk along the sandy banks of Magee's Creek and meander the parks's paved walking trail with quaint wooden bridges. A day at Lake Walthall will likely result in a fine catch of a variety of fish. No skiing is allowed and a courtesy pier and boat launch provide the opportunity to fully enjoy the peaceful setting. The Bogue Chitto River is also a fun place to fish and a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing and occasionally challenging canoe trip. Many other parks are less than 30 miles from Walthall County. More Info.
Nearby Homochitto National Forest and Okhissa Lake
Tucked inside the Homochitto National Forest, Okhissa Lake is an 1,100 acre clear spring feed lake and recreation area. World-renowned bass fisherman “Bill Dance” has sanctioned Okhissa Lake as his first “Bill Dance Signature Lake”, as he was involved in the fish habitat from the planning stage, and the lake is home to bass, bream, crappie and catfish. The lake is located in the rolling hills of Southwestern Mississippi and quietly tucked away in 189,000 acres of land managed for a multitude of activities.
Enjoy the charm and neighborliness of a small town with a short drive providing the energy and excitement of New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS and Baton Rouge, LA. All are within a 90-minute drive providing residents easy access to museums, municipal airports, and some of the best hospitals in the South. Four-lane HWY 98 makes traveling to Hattiesburg, MS and accessing I-59 a pleasant and speedy route. I-55 and McComb, MS is less than 20 minutes from Tylertown via four-lane Hwy 98.
Improve your retirement finances by moving to Walthall County and live well for less.
The state charges no income tax on certified retirement income like 401(k)s and IRAs, the cost of living is low and housing prices are some of the most affordable in the country. The warm weather is another big plus, with mild winters across the state and miles of Gulf Coast beaches on which to enjoy it.
Low Housing Rates
Mississippi has one of the lowest per capita incomes of any state and home prices in the state are also among the lowest you will find in the United States, with the average home price of $152,900. These low rates are great news for retirees, as the state also has one of the lowest costs of living figures as well. Housing prices are also far below the national average, 8.7% to be exact. Health care costs are an important issue for retirees, and Mississippi offers health care costs that are 11.1% less that national averages.
Low Tax Rates
Combine these figures with the states lucrative tax figures meant to attract retirees to the state and you have a win-win situation! There are no taxes on qualified retirement income, including Social Security benefits. There is a bonus exemption on property taxes for people 65 and over, and the state has one of the lowest income tax rates that vary from 3 to 5%. Prescription drugs, utilities, fuel, newspapers, health care services, and payments made by Medicare and Medicaid are all exempt from the state sales tax that is set at 7%. Mississippi is rated sixth in the country for lowest taxes for retirees by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, and number one in the Sun Belt . With rates so low, Mississippi retirees have found a great way of life in the state, with more money in their pockets for the fun things in life that they have waited so long to do.
Favorable Weather Temperatures
Summers tend to be very humid, with temperatures averaging 80 degrees to 82 degrees. Because of the Gulf of Mexico on the southern coast of the state, this region tends to be warmer in the winter, with temperatures averaging 52 degrees for this area. Other parts of the state see temperatures of around 40 degrees during the winter. Precipitation in the state also varies according to area, with between 53 inches per year to 62 inches per year. Any time of the year is a fine time to enjoy the state. Weather in the state is one of the many reasons people choose to retire in the state.
Natural Beauty
From the rich pine forests to the beautiful rolling hills, Walthall County offers a pleasant view almost anywhere you look. Magee's Creek was one of the first waterways accepted into the Scenic Streams program and is used as a standard for new streams, creeks, and rivers applying for the status. The Bogue Chitto River flows through the county and offers fishing, tubing and canoeing opportunities. Hunting is a popular sport, as well as simply viewing the beautiful wildlife throughout the area.
Birds Galore
Over 300 species of birds have been sighted in Walthall County. Hang a feeder and be prepared of an exciting birding adventure in your own yard!!!
Local Parks, Lakes, and Rivers
Holmes Water Park in Downtown Tylertown is a wonderful place to unwind with a shaded walk along the sandy banks of Magee's Creek and meander the parks's paved walking trail with quaint wooden bridges. A day at Lake Walthall will likely result in a fine catch of a variety of fish. No skiing is allowed and a courtesy pier and boat launch provide the opportunity to fully enjoy the peaceful setting. The Bogue Chitto River is also a fun place to fish and a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing and occasionally challenging canoe trip. Many other parks are less than 30 miles from Walthall County. More Info.
Nearby Homochitto National Forest and Okhissa Lake
Tucked inside the Homochitto National Forest, Okhissa Lake is an 1,100 acre clear spring feed lake and recreation area. World-renowned bass fisherman “Bill Dance” has sanctioned Okhissa Lake as his first “Bill Dance Signature Lake”, as he was involved in the fish habitat from the planning stage, and the lake is home to bass, bream, crappie and catfish. The lake is located in the rolling hills of Southwestern Mississippi and quietly tucked away in 189,000 acres of land managed for a multitude of activities.
