Recent data from Lands of America records $2 billion in land and ranches for sale for sale in the Magnolia State. This represents a combined 579,470 acres of land for sale in the state (accounting for around two percent of land in the state). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Pike County had the most land for sale. The most expensive property listed for sale in Mississippi on Lands of America recently was $13 million, although the median price for farms, ranches and other land for sale in Mississippi came in at $285,313. The average price of land and rural property for sale in Mississippi was $553,594. There was 2,013 acres of sold land in Mississippi recorded last month through the Lands of America sales program. This reflects an increase in sales activity over data from July 2018. The total value of this sold land and rural real estate was $7.1 million. Pike County recorded 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. With numerous opportunities to hunt species including deer, boar and wild turkey, hunting land was the most common type of 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 size, Mississippi is the country's 32nd-largest state, covering an area of 48,434 square miles (31 million acres). Of this area, 46,923 square miles (97 percent) of the state is land, while the remaining 1,509 square miles is made up of water.