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The Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl River. PHOTO: J.D. SCHWALM
Rankin County, which lies just across the Pearl River from state capital
Jackson, is growing quickly. Still, it manages to maintain its rural flavor.
Generations of farmers have kept agriculture in the forefront in the
eastern part of the county. In the west, towns have grown but still
maintain a small-town feel. Growth is mainly retail, not industrial.
Schools are a big draw to Rankin; the county boasts the state's top
public and private schools. Three major hospitals are state-of-the-art
and a source of pride for residents; Woman's Hospital in Flowood
features world-class birthing suites. When we compiled our stats,
Rankin County's health-care index was higher than any rural county's in
the nation. And it's fun there, too. The Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl
River (above) is a popular spot for all kinds of water recreation, and
Brandon boasts excellent family athletic facilities.
It's a Home Run: Rankin County hits one out of the park
for baseball fans. The Atlanta Braves AA team moves from Greenville
to Rankin County next year, where they'll play in a new $20 million
stadium in Pearl.
Land Prices: They run $7,000 to $8,000 per acre, and they're
less as you move east away from Jackson.
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