The Town FilesGrenada, Mississippi
City in Grenada County · population 12,700 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $145,600
- Household income
- $46,303
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 37.4
Grenada is a city of 12,700 people in Grenada County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $145,600, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 95% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 82% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 80% of Mississippi towns.
How Grenada 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 Grenada is worth $145,600, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $46,303, which is more affordable than 37% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $802 a month. 56.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grenada | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $802 | $820 |
| Median household income | $46,303 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.3% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Grenada
| People | Grenada | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.6% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 17.0 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 83.3% |
Weather in Grenada
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 31.3°F. About 61.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grenada since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 21, 1990 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 8, 2014.
Severe weather in Grenada County since 1996
Grenada County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4874: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Grenada County
Grenada County had 9,340 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,437 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Grenada itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Grenada
5 public schools with 3,851 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRENADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 2,006 | 12.8 |
| GRENADA HIGH | 9-12 | 1,048 | 15.6 |
| GRENADA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 797 | 14.2 |
| GRENADA ENRICHMENT & TRANSITION CEN | 6-12 | — | — |
| GRENADA VOC COMPLEX | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Grenada
- Winona, MS20.7 mi · 4,505 people · home $123,000
- Water Valley, MS28.3 mi · 3,380 people · home $135,500
- Greenwood, MS29.0 mi · 14,490 people · home $108,900
Grenada questions
Is Grenada, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grenada scores better for retirees than 50% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 37%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Grenada?
The median owner-occupied home in Grenada is valued at $145,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,303, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $802 a month.
What is the weather like in Grenada?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 31.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Grenada get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grenada since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 21, 1990. 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)