The Town FilesByhalia, Mississippi
Town in Marshall County · population 1,339 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $133,100
- Household income
- $38,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 33.4
Byhalia is a town of 1,339 people in Marshall County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $133,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks quieter than 73% of Mississippi towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of Mississippi towns.
How Byhalia ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Byhalia is worth $133,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $38,500, which is more affordable than 20% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $439 a month. 54.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Byhalia | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $439 | $820 |
| Median household income | $38,500 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.4% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Byhalia
| People | Byhalia | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 30.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.9% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.3% | 83.3% |
Weather in Byhalia
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.6°F. About 59.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 71 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Byhalia since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 21, 1952 about 0.6 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 39 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on December 9, 2023.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 11,291 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,645 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Byhalia itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Byhalia
3 public schools with 1,363 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYHALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-4) | K-4 | 504 | 13.6 |
| BYHALIA HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) | 9-12 | 440 | 12.9 |
| BYHALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL (5-8) | 5-8 | 419 | 15.5 |
Towns near Byhalia
- Victoria, MS4.7 mi · 1,066 people · home $209,100
- Olive Branch, MS10.4 mi · 39,711 people · home $290,000
- Bridgetown, MS12.3 mi · 2,281 people · home $344,500
- Collierville, TN12.4 mi · 51,324 people · home $485,900
- Rossville, TN13.3 mi · 1,041 people · home $481,800
- Piperton, TN13.5 mi · 2,263 people · home $618,800
- Holly Springs, MS15.2 mi · 6,968 people · home $109,600
- Germantown, TN15.6 mi · 41,333 people · home $470,800
Byhalia questions
Is Byhalia, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Byhalia scores better for retirees than 26% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 73%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.4).
How much does a house cost in Byhalia?
The median owner-occupied home in Byhalia is valued at $133,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,500, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $439 a month.
What is the weather like in Byhalia?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Byhalia get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Byhalia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 21, 1952. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)