Grenada County , Mississippi
Population: 21,342 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $47,998 Home $123,400 Rent $823/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 21,342 residents, Grenada County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Grenada County at 46%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$47,998
Median Income
household
$123,400
Home Value
median
$823/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $47,998 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,886 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% |
| Median Home Value | $123,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $823/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 21,342 |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 23.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
46.1%
Obesity
14.7%
Diabetes
18.5%
Smoking
43.3%
High Blood Pressure
35.4%
No Physical Activity
19.2%
Depression
41.7%
Insufficient Sleep
79.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 55.4 · 55th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
74.81
🌀 Hurricane
60.74
🔥 Wildfire
49.14
❄️ Winter Storm
8.02
🌍 Earthquake
82.51
☀️ Drought
49.05
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