Internal data from Lands of America shows appromixately $3 billion in land and rural property for sale in the Magnolia State. This covers a total of 644,553 acres of Mississippi land for sale. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, Pearl River County had the most land and rural real estate for sale. There were 709 acres of sold land in Mississippi recorded in January through the Lands of America sales program. The most land sales in the state last month were recorded in DeSoto, Madison, and Monroe County. 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. 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 is made up of land, while the remaining 1,509 square miles comprises water. Wildlife species to be found on land for sale in Mississippi include whitetail deer, turkey, dove, ducks, quail, hog, and bear. Fishermen can enjoy casting for catfish and bass.