Average Cost of an Acre of Land in Mississippi (2026)
The average value of farmland in Mississippi is about $3,580 per acre based on the latest USDA data, roughly 18% below the national average of $4,350. Mississippi is a low-cost land market. Delta cropland in the west is the high-value ground; timber and pasture across the rest of the state keep the statewide average down.
Average agricultural land values from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Land Values 2025 Summary (August 2025). Building lots and developed parcels sell for more; always check recent local sales.
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What affects land prices in Mississippi
- Delta cropland. The rich, often irrigated Delta soils are the state's most valuable farmland.
- Timberland. Pine acreage across much of Mississippi trades cheaply.
- Irrigation. Irrigated Delta ground commands a clear premium over dryland.
- Access and frontage. Paved-road frontage and utilities add value statewide.
How Mississippi compares
At about $3,580 an acre, Mississippi sits 18% below the US average of $4,350. Cropland here averages $3,960 an acre and pasture $3,220, against national figures of $5,830 and $1,920. These are working-farmland averages: a buildable lot near a city runs well above them, and raw, remote acreage well below.
Common questions
On average, about $3,580 per acre for farmland in the latest USDA figures. That's the agricultural average; a buildable lot near a city costs more and remote acreage less. Enter a local listing price in the calculator above to price your own parcel.
Yes. Mississippi farmland rose 2.6% in the latest USDA report, slower than the national average of 4.3%.
No. The USDA figure is average agricultural land value. Residential and commercial building lots sell well above it. Treat the average as a floor for rural acreage and compare against recent local sales before you buy.
43,560 square feet. Use the square feet to acres tool to convert any lot size, in either direction.
These are planning estimates based on USDA agricultural land values, not an appraisal. Land prices vary widely by county, parcel, access, and use. Confirm with recent local sales or a licensed appraiser before buying or selling.