In court-decided eviction outcomes for Puckett, MS, tenants prevail in roughly 14.2% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
30d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Puckett, MS until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 30 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$0.9–2.2k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Puckett, MS costs landlords $943 to $2,175 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,215
24% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Puckett, MS is $1,215 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 24% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
39.2%
of households
39.2% of occupied housing units in Puckett, MS are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
27.4%
2.3% unemp.
27.4% of Puckett, MS residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 2.3%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +47.1% (2024)
4.1
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
4.1
State political climate
Mississippi legislature & governorship
1.8
Economic stress
27.4% poverty · 2.3% unemp.
6.6
Supply constraint
$1,215 average · 39.2% renters
7.8
Rent Control risk
24.4% of income on rent
3.9
Eviction process difficulty
30 days filing → judgment
1.6
Tenant organizing strength
39.2% renters
8.7
Housing court bias
County bench composition
6.4
Geographic context
Risk heat across Puckett and the region
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How Puckett compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Rankin County
Very Low
#8of 9 cities
#8 of 9 cities in Rankin County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Mississippi
Low
#319of 426 cities
#319 of 426 cities in Mississippi for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.1
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 2.1/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend-0.5 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
30d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,215/mo. A contested eviction takes 30 days and costs $943–$2,175 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
39.2%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 463 residents, 39.2% rent. 24% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 27.4% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
4.1
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 4.1 and 4.1 (GOP margin +47.1% (2024)). State climate at 1.8, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.8
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.8/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.6, housing court bias 6.4, rent-control risk 3.9. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.4 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
6.6
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 6.6. Supply constraint: 7.8. The numbers behind those: 27.4% poverty, 2.3% unemployment, 24% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Puckett sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Puckett · 30d · ~$1.6k all-in ($52/day) · score 2.1National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Puckett, Mississippi, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.1/10 (VERY LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Puckett is a city of 463 residents where 39.2% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 24.4% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,215/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Puckett eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.6/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Puckett closes 30 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Puckett's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 6.4/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Puckett runs $943 to $2,175 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 30 days of typical timeline and $1,215/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 8.7/10 in Puckett, and the city has limited rent control exposure (3.9/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Mississippi, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Puckett: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a VERY LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Mississippi's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $2,175 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Puckett
Trap · 3.9/10
The 4.4/10 score weighs nine sub-factors including political climate, court bias, supply constraint, and tenant organizing strength. Puckett's rent-control-risk sub-score is 3.9/10, driven by state preemption and market dynamics.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in Puckett without a reason?
No, you cannot. While Mississippi doesn't have statewide "just cause" requirements for non-renewal of a lease (meaning you can end a month-to-month tenancy with 30 days' notice for almost any reason), you need a legal reason like non-payment, a lease violation, or holding over after the lease expires to file an eviction lawsuit. You can't just evict someone because you don't like them.
Q2
How long does the 3-day notice period really last?
The 3-day notice period means three calendar days. If you serve the notice on a Monday, the tenant has until the end of Thursday to pay or move. The day of service doesn't count. Weekends and holidays generally count towards the three days, but if the third day falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline usually extends to the next business day. Always be sure to document the exact time and date you served the notice.
Q3
What if the tenant offers partial rent after the notice?
This is a common trap. If you accept partial rent after serving a 3-day pay-or-quit notice, you might inadvertently waive your right to evict based on that notice. The court could see it as establishing a new tenancy agreement. If you accept partial payment, you likely need to issue a brand new 3-day notice for the remaining balance. Consult an attorney before accepting partial payments once an eviction process has started.
Q4
Can I change the locks if my tenant doesn't pay?
Absolutely not. Changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing a tenant's belongings are illegal "self-help" eviction tactics in Mississippi. You must go through the proper court process to legally remove a tenant. Doing otherwise can lead to severe penalties, including fines and potentially owing the tenant damages.
Q5
Is rent control a risk in Puckett?
Currently, no. Mississippi has no statewide rent control laws, and there are no indications that Puckett or Simpson County are looking to implement them. Our Mississippi rent control rules confirm this. Your rent-control-risk sub-score for Puckett is 3.9/10, which is relatively low. This gives landlords flexibility in setting and increasing rents, within the terms of their lease agreements.
Q6
Where can I find more information about tenant protections in Mississippi?
You can find a comprehensive overview of tenant rights and protections that landlords need to be aware of on our Mississippi tenant protections page. Understanding these rules helps you avoid common landlord mistakes and ensures you operate within the law.
A 2.1/10 places Puckett in the 30th percentile of Mississippi cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
Cities with similar eviction risk to Puckett (2.1/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
