Lands of America data shows about $2 billion in land and other rural acreage for sale in Mississippi. This represents a total of 659,153 acres of Mississippi land for sale (accounting for approximately two percent of the state's land area). Of the 82 counties in the state, Hinds County had the most land and rural real estate for sale. The most expensive property listed for sale in Mississippi on Lands of America recently was $13 million, while the average price of land and other rural acreage for sale in Mississippi was $530,172. There were 972 acres of sold land in Mississippi recorded in October 2018 through the Lands of America sales program. This reflects an increase in sales activity over data from August 2018. The total value of this sold land and rural real estate was $4 million. Hinds County had the most land sales recently in the state. The Magnolia State incorporates over 50 wildlife management areas, in addition to nine national wildlife refuges, where hunters gun for white-tailed deer, waterfowl, wild hogs, and wild turkeys. Generous seasons and bag limits, along with robust conservation efforts, make this a popular hunting destination. Over 100 public lakes, 123,000 stream miles and 255,000 freshwater acres—not to mention, Gulf Coast access—make for some unforgettable fishing experiences, too. As befits a state with excellent hunting for game including whitetail deer, turkey, dove, ducks, and quail, hunting land was the most common type of land for sale in Mississippi. Anglers will enjoy casting for species like bass and catfish on land for sale in Mississippi. The state has also been ranked among the ten best states for the cost of living by U.S. News & World Report. In terms of its size, Mississippi is the country's 32nd-largest state, covering an area of 48,434 square miles (31 million acres). In total, 46,923 square miles (97 percent) covers land area, while the remaining 1,509 square miles comprises water.