The Town FilesFlora, Mississippi
Town in Madison County · population 1,647 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,800
- Household income
- $36,513
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 54
- Median age
- 33.4
Flora is a town of 1,647 people in Madison County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $204,800, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Mississippi towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Mississippi towns, more of a college town than 85% of Mississippi towns.
How Flora 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 Flora is worth $204,800, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $36,513, which is more affordable than 1% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $542 a month. 46.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Flora | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,800 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $542 | $820 |
| Median household income | $36,513 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 46.2% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Flora
| People | Flora | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.9% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 64.4% | 83.3% |
Weather in Flora
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 51.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flora since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 29, 1976 about 6.0 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 189 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on November 24, 2001.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 26 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 |
| June 10, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4790: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 60,205 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,426 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Flora itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Flora
1 public school with 233 students, about 9.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST FLORA ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 233 | 9.3 |
Towns near Flora
- Kearney Park, MS3.3 mi · 1,048 people · home —
- Madison, MS11.7 mi · 27,747 people · home $352,900
- Ridgeland, MS12.1 mi · 24,340 people · home $275,200
- Gluckstadt, MS12.6 mi · 3,208 people · home $316,600
- Clinton, MS13.1 mi · 28,100 people · home $225,800
- Jackson, MS16.7 mi · 153,701 people · home $111,700
- Canton, MS16.8 mi · 10,948 people · home $112,000
- Flowood, MS20.0 mi · 10,202 people · home $342,200
Flora questions
Is Flora, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Flora scores better for retirees than 97% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 45%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.4).
How much does a house cost in Flora?
The median owner-occupied home in Flora is valued at $204,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,513, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $542 a month.
What is the weather like in Flora?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Flora get tornadoes?
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 29, 1976. 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)