Mississippi County , Arkansas

Population: 39,749 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $53,428 Home $115,800 Rent $797/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 39,749 residents, Mississippi County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arkansas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Mississippi County in the top 11% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.

$53,428
Median Income
household
$115,800
Home Value
median
$797/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $53,428
Per Capita Income $30,350
Poverty Rate 21.0%
Median Home Value $115,800
Median Gross Rent $797/mo
Owner Occupied 59.4%
Renter Occupied 40.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 39,749
Median Age 36.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 14.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

46.6%
Obesity
15.2%
Diabetes
18.8%
Smoking
46.4%
High Blood Pressure
36.7%
No Physical Activity
25.4%
Depression
46.5%
Insufficient Sleep
79.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 89.2  ·  89th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
69.59
🌀 Hurricane
52.98
🔥 Wildfire
11.67
❄️ Winter Storm
81.41
🌍 Earthquake
97.96
☀️ Drought
98.63

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