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Doing Business in Rankin County

Rankin County is a part of the Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area and is home to over 140,000 residents. The County Seat, Brandon, is located approximately 17 miles east of Jackson, MS, the state's capital. Rankin County also has the third highest per capita income in Mississippi.

The U.S. Census Bureau states, as of 2010 data, the population of Rankin County is at 141,617. This is an increase of 23% from the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau lists Rankin Co. as having 3,422 businesses. The county seat is Brandon. Rankin Co. is governed by 5 supervisors elected to 4-year terms.

Rankin First, the County's Economic Development Authority, offers Business Incentives and many other resources for those looking to do business in the County. Please visit their website for more information.

To view businesses in Rankin County, please click here or browse through the links under "In This Category."

Visiting Rankin County, Mississippi

Our location is in the heart of Mississippi, surrounded by national forests, a 33,000 acre man-made reservoir, and the 2nd largest river in the state, the Pearl River, Rankin County offers a multitude of outdoor and recreational activities.

The Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl River is a popular spot for all kinds of water recreation, and Brandon boasts excellent family athletic facilities.

Come visit all Rankin County has to offer. From shopping variously unique arts and craft stores, to fishing the numerous lakes and river banks, our county is awaiting you!

Our location is in the heart of Mississippi, surrounded by national forests, a 33,000 acre man-made reservoir, and the 2nd largest river in the state, the Pearl River, Rankin County offers a multitude of outdoor and recreational activities.

The Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl River is a popular spot for all kinds of water recreation, and Brandon boasts excellent family athletic facilities.

The River Oaks Woman's Hospital in Flowood features world-class birthing suites and Rankin County's health-care index rating was higher than any rural county's in the nation.

Click here to view Popular County Services.

The County offers multiple places for rent available to residents. Below are the individual locations, along with links and/or phone numbers, for more information on booking these facilities:

Reservoir Community Center

Greenfield Community Center - Contact Lesley Rayborn at 601-824-2685

Sandhill/Pisgah Library and Community Center

Rankin County Extension Service/EOC Assembly Room - Contact Lesley Rayborn at 601-824-2685

Rankin County Multi Purpose Pavilion

Rankin County Safe Room

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