The Town FilesCorinth, Mississippi
City in Alcorn County · population 14,622 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $177,100
- Household income
- $44,226
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 41.9
Corinth is a city of 14,622 people in Alcorn County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $177,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more walkable than 78% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 75% of Mississippi towns, better for young professionals than 70% of Mississippi towns.
How Corinth 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 Corinth is worth $177,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $44,226, which is more affordable than 9% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $601 a month. 50.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Corinth | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $601 | $820 |
| Median household income | $44,226 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.5% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Corinth
| People | Corinth | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.8% | 83.3% |
Weather in Corinth
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 30.4°F. About 58.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Corinth since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 19, 1970 about 0.8 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 128 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 29, 1979.
Severe weather in Alcorn County since 1996
Alcorn County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| 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 Alcorn County
Alcorn County had 13,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,912 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Corinth itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Corinth
10 public schools with 4,393 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 1,096 | 13.5 |
| CORINTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 717 | 15.9 |
| CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 639 | 16.8 |
| KOSSUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 559 | 12.4 |
| KOSSUTH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 412 | 13.7 |
| KOSSUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 375 | 13.9 |
| BIGGERSVILLE ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 338 | 14.7 |
| BIGGERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 257 | 12.2 |
| Alcorn ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | 5-12 | — | — |
| ALCORN CO VOC COMPLEX | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Corinth
- Selmer, TN16.0 mi · 4,446 people · home $155,900
- Booneville, MS19.9 mi · 9,126 people · home $136,700
- Iuka, MS20.4 mi · 3,139 people · home $124,700
- Savannah, TN24.6 mi · 7,213 people · home $160,200
- Ripley, MS28.1 mi · 5,462 people · home $117,200
Corinth questions
Is Corinth, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Corinth scores better for retirees than 42% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 57%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Corinth?
The median owner-occupied home in Corinth is valued at $177,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,226, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $601 a month.
What is the weather like in Corinth?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 30.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Corinth get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Corinth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 19, 1970. 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)