Mineral rights in Walthall County, Mississippi
Walthall County is a quieter corner of Mississippi's mineral market, with 3 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 3
- Permits · 24 mo
- 19.1%
- Avg lease royalty
up 50% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Walthall County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Pistol Ridge Partners | 2 |
| Vibe Resources LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Walthall County recorded 3 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 2 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
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Walthall County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Walthall County, Mississippi?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Pistol Ridge Partners, Vibe Resources LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Walthall County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Walthall County average about 19.1% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Walthall County?
Start with the Walthall County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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Buying in Walthall County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.