Is Choctaw County, MS good for real estate investing?

Choctaw County has an investment score of 39/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #723 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Choctaw?

The median home price in Choctaw County is $137,911. This ranks #110 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Choctaw?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Choctaw County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Choctaw County

MississippiPopulation: 8,208

/100

Avoid

#723 of 1,000 counties

#68 in Mississippi (80 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$137,911

Median Home Price

41% below national median

$8,189/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.94%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

39/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

0/100

Based on -15.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

81/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-15.3% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

8,208

Median Income

$41,887

vs $57,059 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.3x

Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
−You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
ClarkeMS	45	$99,338	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
ClaiborneMS	44	$88,565	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
TallahatchieMS	41	$111,177	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
AdamsMS	40	$116,583	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
BolivarMS	40	$124,660	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentChoctawMS	39	$137,911	Est. pending	—	Avoid

The Bottom Line

AvoidChoctaw may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Choctaw County in Mississippi scores 39/100, ranking #723 of 1,000 US counties (top 96%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

39/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

0/100

Based on -15.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

81/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
ClarkeMS	45	$99,338	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
ClaiborneMS	44	$88,565	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
TallahatchieMS	41	$111,177	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
AdamsMS	40	$116,583	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
BolivarMS	40	$124,660	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentChoctawMS	39	$137,911	Est. pending	—	Avoid

The Bottom Line

AvoidChoctaw may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%