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Holmes County, MS (shown in white) has 756.67 mi² of land area and 7.94 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 91.9' to a high of 449.5', with a weighted average of 244' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 34.6°F to average highs around 93.4°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 65.1°F. Average annual precipation is 59.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Holmes County is 16,781 with 6,444 households. These households are spread across 7 unique municipalties (not all shown).