The Town FilesCaledonia, Mississippi
Town in Lowndes County · population 1,135 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,300
- Household income
- $82,806
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 33.9
Caledonia is a town of 1,135 people in Lowndes County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $203,300, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for families than 97% of Mississippi towns, more of a college town than 97% of Mississippi towns, more upscale than 92% of Mississippi towns.
How Caledonia 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 Caledonia is worth $203,300, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $82,806, which is more affordable than 71% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,042 a month. 63.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caledonia | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,042 | $820 |
| Median household income | $82,806 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.1% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Caledonia
| People | Caledonia | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.6% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 34.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 14.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 83.3% |
Weather in Caledonia
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.4°F. About 58.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 71 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 23, 2019 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 52 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 4.60 inches on June 16, 2023.
Severe weather in Lowndes County since 1996
Lowndes County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Lowndes County
Lowndes County had 25,486 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,640 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Caledonia itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Caledonia
3 public schools with 2,262 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,082 | 13.0 |
| CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 641 | 14.6 |
| CALEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 539 | 15.0 |
Towns near Caledonia
- Columbus AFB, MS7.9 mi · 1,604 people · home —
- New Hamilton, MS8.0 mi · 533 people · home —
- Columbus, MS13.0 mi · 24,084 people · home $125,700
- Vernon, AL13.2 mi · 1,921 people · home $103,800
- New Hope, MS15.7 mi · 3,161 people · home $238,200
- Aberdeen, MS16.5 mi · 4,961 people · home $87,600
- Millport, AL16.6 mi · 1,010 people · home $104,400
- Sulligent, AL18.4 mi · 1,879 people · home $130,700
Caledonia questions
Is Caledonia, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caledonia scores better for retirees than 73% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 29%. 11.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Caledonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Caledonia is valued at $203,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,806, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,042 a month.
What is the weather like in Caledonia?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Caledonia get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 23, 2019. 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)