Frost line depth in Rankin County, MS
How deep the ground freezes in Rankin County, MS
6 in. Dig to 12 in, the 12 in code minimum. Nearest NOAA station: Jackson Intl Ap, 8.5 mi.
Your building department sets the legal frost line depth (IRC Table R301.2(1)); footings must go below it (R403.1.4.1). Call them before you dig.