Prentiss County , Mississippi
Population: 24,999 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,466 Home $116,500 Rent $620/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 24,999 residents, Prentiss 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 Prentiss County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$51,466
Median Income
household
$116,500
Home Value
median
$620/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,466 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,978 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| Median Home Value | $116,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $620/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 24,999 |
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.5%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
18.5%
Smoking
39.1%
High Blood Pressure
34.0%
No Physical Activity
22.3%
Depression
36.4%
Insufficient Sleep
79.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 51.5 · 52th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
72.87
🌀 Hurricane
56.78
🔥 Wildfire
44.59
❄️ Winter Storm
13.37
🌍 Earthquake
87.56
☀️ Drought
45.58
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