Itawamba County , Mississippi

Population: 23,942 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $59,508 Home $122,400 Rent $832/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 23,942 residents, Itawamba County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike.

$59,508
Median Income
household
$122,400
Home Value
median
$832/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $59,508
Per Capita Income $39,701
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Median Home Value $122,400
Median Gross Rent $832/mo
Owner Occupied 79.3%
Renter Occupied 20.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 23,942
Median Age 39.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 14.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

36.2%
Obesity
12.2%
Diabetes
17.1%
Smoking
37.2%
High Blood Pressure
31.1%
No Physical Activity
21.1%
Depression
32.0%
Insufficient Sleep
77.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 49.6  ·  50th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
66.41
🌀 Hurricane
54.78
🔥 Wildfire
28.31
❄️ Winter Storm
10.34
🌍 Earthquake
76.97
☀️ Drought
40.74

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