Panola Info
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Top 10 Industries
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Logistics
Covid-19
Population and
Labor Force
Panola County has a population of 35,569 (2017) and a labor force of 14,642 (2017) with 6.93% unemployment. (Source: TVAsites.com)
Major
Employers
Largest employers in the county include educational, government, and medical facilities. These are the South Panola School District, Mississippi Department of Transportation, Panola Medical Center, and Sardis Lake Field Office.
Access to
Major Markets
The Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the nearby University of Mississippi, ABET-accredited undergraduate degree programs at local universities, and workforce training programs at Northwest Community College means workers in Panola County are well-prepared for industrial and manufacturing jobs.
Quality of Life and
Business Environment
Panola County residents enjoy low city and county taxes, two quality public school systems and one private school, access to high quality healthcare, affordable housing, and plenty of things to do and see.
Demographics
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panola county
taxes
Sales
tax
Panola County is a Tier III county, therefore, you will qualify for a full sales and use tax exemption on purchases of component building materials used in the construction or expansion of your building and for the purchase of any new machinery and equipment.
State income
tax
The credit in Panola County, a Tier Three county, is now 10% of the payroll of the company per year for five years.
County and City
property taxes
Panola County and Cities within Panola County will grant a 10 year tax exemption on all real and personal property except for school taxes that apply. (NOTE: The State of Mississippi does not have state property taxes.)
The county is willing to grant a Freeport Warehouse Tax Exemption on all finished goods that qualify that are shipped out of state.
All Our 450-acre airport industrial property in Panola County is in a New Market Tax Credit Zone, Opportunity Zone, HUB Zone, and Foreign Trade Zone.
Other local incentives are available and are based on job creation and the amount of investment by the company. We will be glad to discuss the details of these incentives with each individual company.
Millage Rates 2020-2021
Batesville — 36.37
Sardis — 35.55
Como — 41.39
Courtland — 10.00
Crenshaw — 34.00
Crowder — 45.00
Pope — 14.00
Panola County — 69.99, plus 2.00 mills for fire in county
North Panola Schools — 56.20
South Panola Schools — 60.50
(Source: Panola County)
quality of life
The pastoral, rolling hills of northern Panola County and the rich, Delta farmlands of the county’s western border are dotted with six primary municipalities, which are represented by the Panola Partnership.
Healthcare
Exceptional health care services in Panola County are provided by the Panola Medical Center, located in Batesville. Doctors and smaller clinics are found throughout the county. And Memphis, which is home to one of the largest medical and research centers in the U.S. is only one hour away. Learn more about health care in Panola County.
Schools
Panola County has two public school systems that serve county residents – North Panola and South Panola and one private academy, North Delta School, located in Batesville. For the pursuit of higher education, Panola County is in close proximity to several community colleges and four-year institutions. Learn more about schools in Panola County.
Housing
Residential living in Panola County is ideal with lots of land for spacious and affordable housing and recreation. With quality housing to meet any need, real estate ranges from new single-family homes, older houses with historic charm, and lake front or countryside living. The median home value is $114,200. For those looking to rent, there are apartments and duplexes available in each community. Learn more about housing in Panola County.
Recreation and Tourism
There is a lot to do in Panola County – scenic lakes and parks that are teeming with popular water sports and favorite fishing spots, camping grounds, and hiking trails as well as city and state parks, a private country club and a top-rated public golf course, too.
Whether you are looking for outdoor recreation, shopping, or just checking out the local events, you can find it all here:
RECENT PROJECTS
| Company Name | No. of Jobs | Investment | New Location or Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenserv | 45 | $6 million | New location; Headquarters |
| Crown Beverage Packaging, Inc. | 60 | $5 million | Expansion |
| Cite Armored | 30 | $3 million | Expansion into new facility |
| Blauer Manufacturing | 300 | $7 million | New location; expansion |
| INCA Presswood | 5 | $1.2 million | Expansion |
| Humic Growth Solutions | 35 | $11 million | New location; expansion |
| Toyoda Gosei Mississippi Plant | 42 | $20 million | New location; expansion |
| United Solutions | 100 | $16 million | Expansion |
| ChromCraft | 55 | $2 million | Expansion |
| Tier Rack | 30 | $1 million | Expansion |
| Lockers Manufacturing | 60 | $6 million | New location |