Pontotoc County , Mississippi
Population: 31,312 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,741 Home $141,700 Rent $848/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 31,312 residents, Pontotoc County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike.
$52,741
Median Income
household
$141,700
Home Value
median
$848/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,741 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,217 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| Median Home Value | $141,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $848/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 31,312 |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.9%
Obesity
12.2%
Diabetes
17.7%
Smoking
39.2%
High Blood Pressure
33.5%
No Physical Activity
20.9%
Depression
35.0%
Insufficient Sleep
77.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 50.1 · 50th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
77.23
🌀 Hurricane
64.96
🔥 Wildfire
45.42
❄️ Winter Storm
13.94
🌍 Earthquake
85.27
☀️ Drought
52.16
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