Living in Lowndes County, Mississippi
By Kaspar Caldwell, REALTOR® · Reviewed
What it's like living in Lowndes County, Mississippi: local highlights near Columbus, getting around, home prices and $0 down eligibility.
Short answer
Columbus is home to Columbus Air Force Base and Mississippi University for Women. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway runs alongside the city. Columbus city limits aren't USDA-eligible; surrounding areas often are. Columbus city limits aren't USDA-eligible; surrounding areas often are.
Key takeaways
- Columbus is home to Columbus Air Force Base and Mississippi University for Women.
- The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway runs alongside the city.
- Columbus city limits aren't USDA-eligible; surrounding areas often are.
Highlights
- Columbus is home to Columbus Air Force Base and Mississippi University for Women.
- The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway runs alongside the city.
- Columbus city limits aren't USDA-eligible; surrounding areas often are.
Homes and prices
11 homes were for sale in USDA-eligible parts of Lowndes 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 Lowndes County?
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Columbus
Is Lowndes County USDA-eligible?
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Much of it, except Columbus city limits.