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What is the crime rate in Mississippi, county by county?
In 2025 the FBI estimated Mississippi's violent-crime rate at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, 31% lower than the U.S. rate (3.3). Its median household income is $56,447 and about 2,946,779 people live here.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
What is the crime rate in Mississippi?
The FBI estimates 6,704 violent crimes in Mississippi in 2025, 2.3 per 1,000 residents, 31% lower than the national rate (3.3). The rate fell 11% from 2021. Property crime: 12.6 per 1,000 (U.S.: 15.3).
| Year | Violent crimes | Per 1,000 | Property crimes | Per 1,000 | U.S. violent per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,532 | 2.6 | 54,873 | 18.6 | 3.9 |
| 2022 | 7,172 | 2.4 | 51,147 | 17.4 | 3.9 |
| 2023 | 5,941 | 2.0 | 46,639 | 15.8 | 3.8 |
| 2024 | 6,677 | 2.3 | 44,398 | 15.1 | 3.6 |
| 2025 | 6,704 | 2.3 | 37,334 | 12.6 | 3.3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. State totals are FBI estimates that fill in for agencies that did not report.
What is the median household income in Mississippi?
The median household in Mississippi earns $56,447 a year, 30% lower than the national median ($80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,800.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,946,779 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $56,447 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $954 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 70.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.1% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 11.0% | 8.4% |
Where is road construction in Mississippi right now?
On October 11, 2026, Mississippi's transportation feed listed 63 highway work zones, 63 of them active that day: 9 on interstates, 24 on U.S. highways and 30 on state highways. Roads with the most listings: US 49, US 98, US 51, MS 16, I-55 and MS 15.
| County | Work zones |
|---|---|
| Harrison County | 6 |
| Neshoba County | 4 |
| Marshall County | 4 |
| Yalobusha County | 3 |
| Pike County | 3 |
| Union County | 3 |
| Forrest County | 2 |
| Franklin County | 2 |
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How many Superfund sites and high-hazard dams are in Mississippi?
EPA lists 8 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Mississippi and 5 that finished cleanup. The National Inventory of Dams has 349 high-hazard dams here; 140 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition (high hazard means lives would be at risk downstream if a dam failed, not that failure is likely).
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Mississippi
The map shows 248 gun shops with a public storefront in Mississippi (246 from the ATF licensee list) plus 457 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown), 505 liquor stores and no Planned Parenthood health center. Mississippi has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones. County and city pages list them by name.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
How do Mississippi counties compare?
82 counties or county equivalents. Violent crime is the 2021-2025 yearly average per 1,000 residents; a dash means too little reporting to give a rate.
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 28,803 | 3.1 | $43,644 |
| Alcorn County | 34,289 | 2.0 | $51,260 |
| Amite County | 12,565 | 1.1 | $37,222 |
| Attala County | 17,526 | 1.2 | $51,639 |
| Benton County | 7,589 | – | $46,016 |
| Bolivar County | 29,534 | 5.5 | $39,585 |
| Calhoun County | 12,922 | 1.9 | $43,125 |
| Carroll County | 9,686 | 0.53 | $59,327 |
| Chickasaw County | 16,915 | 0.47 | $43,586 |
| Choctaw County | 8,118 | 2.0 | $50,919 |
| Claiborne County | 8,582 | 4.0 | $31,897 |
| Clarke County | 15,314 | – | $46,108 |
| Clay County | 18,383 | 4.3 | $43,125 |
| Coahoma County | 20,540 | 7.1 | $37,461 |
| Copiah County | 27,855 | 5.6 | $49,089 |
| Covington County | 18,148 | 1.5 | $45,051 |
| DeSoto County | 191,301 | 1.8 | $85,297 |
| Forrest County | 78,272 | 2.3 | $53,640 |
| Franklin County | 7,622 | – | $52,939 |
| George County | 25,170 | 3.1 | $59,758 |
| Greene County | 13,615 | 1.1 | $54,276 |
| Grenada County | 21,217 | 4.0 | $48,804 |
| Hancock County | 46,167 | 0.90 | $67,708 |
| Harrison County | 210,891 | 3.1 | $59,479 |
| Hinds County | 218,533 | 3.1 | $49,402 |
| Holmes County | 16,191 | 1.3 | $32,538 |
| Humphreys County | 7,395 | – | $33,731 |
| Issaquena County | 928 | – | – |
| Itawamba County | 24,036 | – | $55,546 |
| Jackson County | 145,249 | 1.5 | $66,201 |
| Jasper County | 16,059 | 1.8 | $48,660 |
| Jefferson County | 7,068 | 1.6 | $38,305 |
| Jefferson Davis County | 11,117 | 1.4 | $38,548 |
| Jones County | 66,472 | 3.0 | $52,216 |
| Kemper County | 8,729 | 1.8 | $46,431 |
| Lafayette County | 58,327 | 1.0 | $67,185 |
| Lamar County | 65,713 | 0.89 | $70,909 |
| Lauderdale County | 71,504 | 3.1 | $50,817 |
| Lawrence County | 11,786 | – | $43,531 |
| Leake County | 21,319 | 3.0 | $50,728 |
| Lee County | 83,034 | 2.9 | $67,863 |
| Leflore County | 27,141 | – | $35,277 |
| Lincoln County | 34,877 | 2.4 | $51,119 |
| Lowndes County | 57,838 | 2.9 | $53,812 |
| Madison County | 111,647 | 1.8 | $83,441 |
| Marion County | 24,193 | 2.0 | $45,110 |
| Marshall County | 33,979 | – | $53,458 |
| Monroe County | 33,747 | 2.3 | $51,866 |
| Montgomery County | 9,602 | 1.8 | $41,748 |
| Neshoba County | 28,932 | 1.9 | $57,013 |
| Newton County | 21,093 | 0.75 | $50,540 |
| Noxubee County | 10,025 | 3.0 | $33,833 |
| Oktibbeha County | 51,771 | 1.7 | $46,695 |
| Panola County | 32,808 | 2.4 | $45,945 |
| Pearl River County | 57,458 | 1.5 | $58,135 |
| Perry County | 11,449 | – | $49,634 |
| Pike County | 39,602 | 3.1 | $43,814 |
| Pontotoc County | 31,550 | 2.4 | $51,484 |
| Prentiss County | 25,184 | 2.2 | $49,724 |
| Quitman County | 5,774 | – | $32,412 |
| Rankin County | 158,854 | 0.65 | $79,357 |
| Scott County | 27,718 | 5.6 | $48,786 |
| Sharkey County | 3,872 | 3.5 | $40,000 |
| Simpson County | 25,691 | 2.2 | $56,381 |
| Smith County | 14,132 | 0.28 | $60,916 |
| Stone County | 18,894 | 2.4 | $61,413 |
| Sunflower County | 24,333 | 1.3 | $39,956 |
| Tallahatchie County | 11,764 | 5.3 | $37,466 |
| Tate County | 28,321 | 2.2 | $69,704 |
| Tippah County | 21,523 | – | $52,542 |
| Tishomingo County | 18,660 | 1.7 | $53,040 |
| Tunica County | 9,475 | 6.7 | $39,364 |
| Union County | 28,122 | 1.5 | $55,505 |
| Walthall County | 13,839 | 2.4 | $48,905 |
| Warren County | 43,020 | 6.4 | $59,401 |
| Washington County | 42,765 | – | $42,165 |
| Wayne County | 19,718 | 3.4 | $37,619 |
| Webster County | 9,972 | 1.5 | $58,789 |
| Wilkinson County | 8,162 | – | $35,311 |
| Winston County | 17,536 | 4.5 | $53,031 |
| Yalobusha County | 12,419 | 3.9 | $49,151 |
| Yazoo County | 24,835 | – | $39,295 |
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Mississippi?
2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025 (6,704 estimated by the FBI), 31% lower than the national rate (3.3). Property crime: 12.6 per 1,000.
What is the median household income in Mississippi?
$56,447 (Census American Community Survey 2020-2024), against $80,734 nationally.
Is there road construction in Mississippi today?
On October 11, 2026, Mississippi's transportation feed listed 63 highway work zones, 63 of them active that day: 9 on interstates, 24 on U.S. highways and 30 on state highways. Roads with the most listings: US 49, US 98, US 51, MS 16, I-55 and MS 15.
How many Superfund sites are in Mississippi?
8 active (final or proposed National Priorities List) and 5 deleted after cleanup, per EPA (October 2026).
Which Mississippi cities have their own page?
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI estimated crimes by state, 2021-2025 (Crime Data Explorer). County rates: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population
- Income and housing: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores.
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