Leake County , Mississippi
Population: 21,288 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $48,418 Home $114,600 Rent $757/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 21,288 residents, Leake 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 Leake County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$48,418
Median Income
household
$114,600
Home Value
median
$757/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $48,418 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,895 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
| Median Home Value | $114,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $757/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 21,288 |
| Median Age | 40 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.8%
Obesity
17.0%
Diabetes
19.6%
Smoking
43.6%
High Blood Pressure
36.8%
No Physical Activity
19.9%
Depression
40.8%
Insufficient Sleep
79.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 55.7 · 56th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
77.89
🌀 Hurricane
81.77
🔥 Wildfire
51.91
❄️ Winter Storm
46.85
🌍 Earthquake
63.20
☀️ Drought
65.52
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