Living in Chickasaw County, Mississippi

By Kaspar Caldwell, REALTOR® · Reviewed

What it's like living in Chickasaw County, Mississippi: local highlights near Houston, getting around, home prices and $0 down eligibility.

Short answer

The Natchez Trace Parkway passes through the county. Davis Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest offers camping, fishing and trails. Houston and Okolona are short drives to Tupelo. Much of the county is USDA-eligible for $0 down.

Key takeaways

  • The Natchez Trace Parkway passes through the county.
  • Davis Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest offers camping, fishing and trails.
  • Houston and Okolona are short drives to Tupelo.
Chickasaw County, Mississippi (county seat: Houston).

Highlights

  • The Natchez Trace Parkway passes through the county.
  • Davis Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest offers camping, fishing and trails.
  • Houston and Okolona are short drives to Tupelo.

Homes and prices

20 homes were for sale in USDA-eligible parts of Chickasaw County under $325,000 as of October 8, 2026. Browse them on the county page or ask Kaspar Caldwell, REALTOR®, to send matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of Chickasaw County?

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Houston

Is Chickasaw County USDA-eligible?

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Much of it. Check each address on the USDA map.