The Town FilesSunflower County, Mississippi
24,333 people. The median home is worth $100,300 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $39,956.
Towns in Sunflower County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola | 9,646 | $108,800 | $41,708 | 35.7 |
| Ruleville | 2,642 | $85,000 | $33,480 | 29.7 |
People and housing
| Sunflower County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $694 | $820 |
| Median household income | $39,956 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.9% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
8,222 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,018 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 400 storm events in Sunflower County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sunflower County has been included in 22 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 |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 16, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4536: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).