Neshoba County , Mississippi

Population: 28,927 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $53,087 Home $96,600 Rent $759/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 28,927 residents, Neshoba 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 Neshoba County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$53,087
Median Income
household
$96,600
Home Value
median
$759/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $53,087
Per Capita Income $24,950
Poverty Rate 25.1%
Median Home Value $96,600
Median Gross Rent $759/mo
Owner Occupied 75.3%
Renter Occupied 24.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 28,927
Median Age 37.7 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 16.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

43.4%
Obesity
14.5%
Diabetes
21.0%
Smoking
41.2%
High Blood Pressure
36.9%
No Physical Activity
21.3%
Depression
38.4%
Insufficient Sleep
78.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 58.3  ·  58th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
86.01
🌀 Hurricane
81.06
🔥 Wildfire
41.98
❄️ Winter Storm
49.33
🌍 Earthquake
74.05
☀️ Drought
56.97

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