The Town FilesHolmes County, Mississippi
16,191 people. The median home is worth $80,400 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $32,538.
Towns in Holmes County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durant | 2,231 | $69,600 | $30,130 | 35.6 |
| Tchula | 1,652 | $49,000 | $35,417 | 35.0 |
| Lexington | 1,602 | $88,500 | $48,417 | 38.7 |
| Goodman | 1,258 | $67,300 | $15,039 | 19.9 |
| Pickens | 920 | $83,400 | $30,036 | 37.0 |
People and housing
| Holmes County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $80,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $590 | $820 |
| Median household income | $32,538 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.4% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,999 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,381 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 381 storm events in Holmes County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Holmes County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).