| DOING BUSINESS IN NESHOBA COUNTY
Neshoba County is strategically located in east central Mississippi and boasts a pro-business climate, innovative financing programs and tax incentives, low or no cost workforce training, a productive labor force, and low construction and operating costs.
- New and existing industries can select employees from a total labor force of over 108,000 in Neshoba and surrounding counties. In Neshoba County, our productive, independent labor force working under the State's right-to-work law totals over 16,000.
- Neshoba County Quick Facts:
- Population: 29,500 (Fastest growing county in east central Mississippi)
- Four major state highways (15, 16, 19, and 21)
- Approximately 35 miles from I-20/59
- Viable downtown district
- Unique festival and events (Neshoba County Fair, Choctaw Indian Fair , Philadelphia Ham Jam Arts Festival)
- Excellent parks and recreation
- Home of the Pearl River Resort
- Strong public school systems
- Located near three two-year colleges (East Central Mississippi Community College, East Mississippi Community College, and Meridian Community College)
- Located within 60 miles of Mississippi State University and 100 miles of the University of Southern Mississippi
- Kansas City Southern serves all of our railroad needs
- Local airport with 5,000 ft. runway
- Located within 35 miles of a commercial airport ( Meridian , MS )
- Neshoba General Hospital and Nursing Home with a total of 210 beds
- Population is 63% white, 20% African-American, 15% Native American, and 2% other
- Average household income projected to increase 16% in the next 5 years
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