Kemper County , Mississippi
Population: 8,855 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $43,595 Home $90,200 Rent $470/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,855 residents, Kemper 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 Kemper County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$43,595
Median Income
household
$90,200
Home Value
median
$470/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $43,595 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,637 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% |
| Median Home Value | $90,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $470/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,855 |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.7%
Obesity
15.8%
Diabetes
19.3%
Smoking
46.0%
High Blood Pressure
37.9%
No Physical Activity
17.3%
Depression
38.3%
Insufficient Sleep
83.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 14.9 · 15th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
56.39
🌀 Hurricane
65.58
🔥 Wildfire
25.60
❄️ Winter Storm
22.41
🌍 Earthquake
49.20
☀️ Drought
55.06
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