Yalobusha County , Mississippi
Population: 12,439 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,171 Home $97,200 Rent $810/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 12,439 residents, Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$49,171
Median Income
household
$97,200
Home Value
median
$810/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,171 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,974 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% |
| Median Home Value | $97,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $810/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 12,439 |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.1%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
20.7%
Smoking
44.1%
High Blood Pressure
39.8%
No Physical Activity
19.5%
Depression
38.4%
Insufficient Sleep
82.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 19.5 · 20th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
49.24
🌀 Hurricane
53.98
🔥 Wildfire
39.15
❄️ Winter Storm
3.95
🌍 Earthquake
71.69
☀️ Drought
44.82
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