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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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