Jones County
Jones County, Mississippi: solar permitting grade B (score 40/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 40/100 |
| Population | 67,761 |
| Solar ordinance | No specific solar ordinance recorded |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Jones County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Mississippi's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Greene County (≈42 mi) · Rankin County (≈64 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Jones County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Ellisville city
- Laurel city
- Sandersville town
- Soso town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Covington County · ≈22 miC45—
- Jasper County · ≈28 miB36—
- Wayne County · ≈29 miC42—
- Forrest County · ≈30 miC47—
- Perry County · ≈33 miC42—
- Smith County · ≈34 miC42—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Jones County ranks #13 of 82 ranked Mississippi counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Mississippi: Rankin County (A · 28), Madison County (B · 31), Jackson County (B · 32). See all Mississippi county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.