Winston County , Mississippi
Population: 17,609 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,071 Home $121,200 Rent $654/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,609 residents, Winston 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 Winston County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$49,071
Median Income
household
$121,200
Home Value
median
$654/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,071 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,856 |
| Poverty Rate | 30.4% |
| Median Home Value | $121,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $654/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,609 |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.7%
Obesity
19.5%
Diabetes
19.8%
Smoking
50.8%
High Blood Pressure
36.0%
No Physical Activity
19.8%
Depression
37.8%
Insufficient Sleep
83.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 39.9 · 40th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
79.17
🌀 Hurricane
72.55
🔥 Wildfire
35.53
❄️ Winter Storm
44.40
🌍 Earthquake
68.48
☀️ Drought
58.08
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