The top-ranked counties in Mississippi on the Boom Town Index — where economic growth outpaces housing prices.
| # | County | BTI Score | Proj. Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lafayette County MS | 98 | +4.0% |
| 02 | Lee County MS | 94 | +3.3% |
| 03 | Lamar County MS | 80 | +2.0% |
| 04 | Jackson County MS | 68 | +1.5% |
| 05 | Pearl River County MS | 66 | +1.4% |
| 06 | Oktibbeha County MS | 65 | +1.3% |
| 07 | Rankin County MS | 62 | +1.2% |
| 08 | Lowndes County MS | 52 | +0.8% |
| 09 | Harrison County MS | 49 | +0.7% |
| 10 | Madison County MS | 40 | +0.4% |
| 11 | DeSoto County MS | 29 | -0.0% |
| 12 | Forrest County MS | 19 | -0.6% |
| 13 | Hinds County MS | 15 | -1.1% |
| 14 | Jones County MS | 12 | -1.4% |
| 15 | Lauderdale County MS | 4 | -3.2% |