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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pike County
Elevation across Pike County averages about 385 feet. The county falls within the Gulf Coastal Plain (MLRA 133C) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 62.4 inches per year. January lows average around 38°F while July highs reach about 92°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 474 farms in Pike County, operating across 57,529 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 121 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Berries, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Pike County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
303 Mall Dr Ste B, Mccomb, MS 39648
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Pike County Operations
Based on Pike County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Riparian forest buffers along the Bogue Chitto system improve water quality and provide wildlife corridors. Conservation tillage practices help protect soil health in cotton and soybean fields.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Pike County: Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, Washington Parish, Louisiana, Amite County, Mississippi, Lincoln County, Mississippi, and Walthall County, Mississippi. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Pike County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Mississippi guide: Mississippi Farm Programs Guide
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