Rankin County Mississippi Information

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Jurisdiction: Rankin County

State: Mississippi

County Website(s)

rankincounty.org

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Rankin County is one of the fastest growing counties in Mississippi. Located east of Jackson and Hinds County, the half-rural/half-urban county has seven incorporated cities. 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. Come visit all Rankin County has to offer!

The county seat is Brandon. The county is named in honor of Christopher Rankin, a Mississippi Congressman who served from 1819 to 1826. DRAFT AGENDA for the RANKIN COUNTY BOARD of SUPERVISORS MEETING for APRIL 15, 2026, at 9 AM THE RANKIN COUNTY BURN BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED 4/6/2026 EOC Assembly Room Info RANKIN COUNTY SPRING CLEANUP WEEKS