Webster County , Mississippi
Population: 9,942 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,964 Home $109,500 Rent $618/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 9,942 residents, Webster County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Webster County in the bottom 13% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$59,964
Median Income
household
$109,500
Home Value
median
$618/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,964 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,447 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| Median Home Value | $109,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $618/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 9,942 |
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.5%
Obesity
13.7%
Diabetes
17.1%
Smoking
38.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.6%
No Physical Activity
21.1%
Depression
35.0%
Insufficient Sleep
80.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 12.6 · 13th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
48.38
🌀 Hurricane
55.40
🔥 Wildfire
23.73
❄️ Winter Storm
3.25
🌍 Earthquake
63.42
☀️ Drought
61.32
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