The Town FilesDeLisle, Mississippi
Community in Harrison County · population 1,275 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $218,400
- Household income
- $71,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 58
- Median age
- 37.4
DeLisle is a community of 1,275 people in Harrison County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $218,400, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more seaside character than 100% of Mississippi towns, better for families than 95% of Mississippi towns, more of a college town than 84% of Mississippi towns.
How DeLisle 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 DeLisle is worth $218,400, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $71,917, which is more affordable than 45% of Mississippi towns. 97.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | DeLisle | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | — | $820 |
| Median household income | $71,917 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in DeLisle
| People | DeLisle | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 83.3% |
Weather in DeLisle
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 41.6°F. About 65.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 17 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
58 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeLisle since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 19, 1980 about 2.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 12, 2023.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 89,013 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,164 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in DeLisle itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Towns near DeLisle
- Diamondhead, MS4.4 mi · 9,529 people · home $259,600
- Pass Christian, MS5.0 mi · 5,686 people · home $270,900
- Bay St. Louis, MS6.4 mi · 9,284 people · home $260,200
- Long Beach, MS7.0 mi · 16,780 people · home $215,200
- Waveland, MS9.3 mi · 7,210 people · home $218,900
- Kiln, MS9.5 mi · 2,224 people · home $167,500
- Lyman, MS12.2 mi · 2,372 people · home $215,900
- Gulfport, MS12.6 mi · 72,926 people · home $174,600
DeLisle questions
Is DeLisle, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, DeLisle scores better for retirees than 25% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 75%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in DeLisle?
The median owner-occupied home in DeLisle is valued at $218,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,917, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in DeLisle?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does DeLisle get tornadoes?
58 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeLisle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 19, 1980. 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)