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Ice & water vending machines in Mississippi
Lowest land cost in the Southeast pairs with strong ice demand for high cash-on-cash returns.
Climate
Humid subtropical with very long, hot summers.
Seasonality
9–10 month season; Gulf Coast and Delta markets sustain demand into November.
Permitting
Mississippi State Department of Health permit. Streamlined process.
Electricity costs
Average commercial rate near $0.11/kWh.
Market snapshot
Mississippi at a glance
Lowest land costs in the South create strong cash-on-cash returns at well-trafficked rural sites.
Top markets
- Jackson
- Gulfport
- Biloxi
- Hattiesburg
- Tupelo
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Other South state guides
Texas
Largest, hottest, and fastest-growing ice vending market in the U.S.
Tennessee
Tax-friendly environment and growing population accelerate site availability.
Louisiana
Marina, fishing, and Gulf-coast traffic produce some of the strongest per-site revenue nationally.
Oklahoma
One of the lowest electricity costs in the country, ideal for refrigeration-heavy operations.
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