Steens, MS, United States

Living in Steens, MS means dealing with a population of just 26 and an economy historically reliant on raw materials like lumber, fertilizer, and cotton. The town's remote location northeast of Columbus means bureaucratic headaches are a persistent issue.

A post office operated under the name Steenston from 1884 to 1903, before transitioning to the current name of Steens starting in 1903. The Caledonia Combined Cycle Plant, a Tennessee Valley Authority power plant, now occupies 125 acres near the town.

If you don't mind a sleepy, rural lifestyle and can navigate the local red tape, Steens may be a viable option. But for most, this tiny unincorporated community has little to offer.