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

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

Very Low

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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