 Rankin County named one of the Top 10 Rural Places to Live in North America by The Progressive Farmer Magazine
Ross Barnett Reservoir in Rankin County, Mississippi Story:
Rankin County, which lies just across the Pearl River from state capital Jackson, is growing quickly. Still, it manages to maintain its rural flavor. Generations of farmers have kept agriculture in the forefront in the eastern part of the county. In the west, towns have grown but still maintain a small-town feel. Growth is mainly retail, not industrial. Schools are a big draw to Rankin; the county boasts the state's top public and private schools. Three major hospitals are state-of-the-art and a source of pride for residents; Woman's Hospital in Flowood features world-class birthing suites. When we compiled our stats, Rankin County's health-care index was higher than any rural county's in the nation. And it's fun there, too. The Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl River (above) is a popular spot for all kinds of water recreation, and Brandon boasts excellent family athletic facilities.
It's a Home Run: Rankin County hits one out of the park for baseball fans. The Atlanta Braves AA team moves from Greenville to Rankin County next year, where they'll play in a new $20 million stadium in Pearl.
Land Prices: They run $7,000 to $8,000 per acre, and they're less as you move east away from Jackson.
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