The Town FilesHolly Springs, Mississippi
City in Marshall County · population 6,968 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,600
- Household income
- $45,462
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 41.3
Holly Springs is a city of 6,968 people in Marshall County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $109,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Mississippi towns, better for a vacation home than 96% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 93% of Mississippi towns.
- #3 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Mississippi
- #4 in 24 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #5 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Mississippi
- #11 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Mississippi
- #15 in 16 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Cheapest Homes
How Holly Springs 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 Holly Springs is worth $109,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $45,462, which is more affordable than 75% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $773 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holly Springs | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $773 | $820 |
| Median household income | $45,462 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Holly Springs
| People | Holly Springs | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 13.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.1% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.0% | 83.3% |
Weather in Holly Springs
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 58.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.3 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 82 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly Springs since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 23, 2015 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on December 9, 2023.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 11,291 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,645 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Holly Springs itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Holly Springs
10 public schools with 1,737 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. W. BYERS HIGH SCHOOL (5-12) | 5-12 | 362 | 10.3 |
| HOLLY SPRINGS PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 348 | 13.9 |
| HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 312 | 22.3 |
| H. W. BYERS ELEMENTARY (K-4) | K-4 | 229 | 12.7 |
| HOLLY SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4-6 | 221 | 15.8 |
| HOLLY SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 146 | 13.3 |
| GALENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-7) | K-7 | 119 | 9.9 |
| MARSHALL CO CTE CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
| HOLLY SPRINGS CAREER & TECH CENTER | 10-12 | — | — |
| ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SCHOOL | PK-12 | — | — |
Towns near Holly Springs
- Collierville, TN23.5 mi · 51,324 people · home $485,900
- Olive Branch, MS25.6 mi · 39,711 people · home $290,000
- Germantown, TN28.4 mi · 41,333 people · home $470,800
- University, MS29.0 mi · 4,696 people · home —
- Ripley, MS29.1 mi · 5,462 people · home $117,200
- Oxford, MS29.9 mi · 25,416 people · home $385,700
Holly Springs questions
Is Holly Springs, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holly Springs scores better for retirees than 14% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 26%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Holly Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Holly Springs is valued at $109,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,462, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $773 a month.
What is the weather like in Holly Springs?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.3 inches of snow.
Does Holly Springs get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 23, 2015. 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)