Monroe County , Mississippi
Population: 33,928 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,231 Home $115,200 Rent $721/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 33,928 residents, Monroe 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 Monroe County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$51,231
Median Income
household
$115,200
Home Value
median
$721/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,231 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,411 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| Median Home Value | $115,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $721/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 33,928 |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.9%
Obesity
13.5%
Diabetes
18.7%
Smoking
42.1%
High Blood Pressure
36.4%
No Physical Activity
19.8%
Depression
38.8%
Insufficient Sleep
79.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 68.5 · 69th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
86.42
🌀 Hurricane
70.84
🔥 Wildfire
35.75
❄️ Winter Storm
15.44
🌍 Earthquake
86.70
☀️ Drought
71.95
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