Holcomb, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Grenada County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
262 Population 55/sq mi density
$63,514 Median Income $21,460 per capita
$104,400 Home Value $172,955 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,514 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Holcomb, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,514
15% below
$21,460 per capita
Home Value
$104,400
63% below
Zillow: $172,955
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
42% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Holcomb Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Holcomb's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holcomb a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holcomb residents earn a median household income of $63,514 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,460. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 598 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holcomb is $104,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,955. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

8.1% of adults in Holcomb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holcomb has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population262
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,514
Per Capita$21,460
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,400
Rent
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$172,955
Housing Units98
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity45.7%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,291/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation180 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Holcomb was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.