The Town FilesJonestown, Mississippi
Town in Coahoma County · population 962 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $61,100
- Household income
- $21,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 35.0
Jonestown is a town of 962 people in Coahoma County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $61,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Mississippi towns, easier by car than 84% of Mississippi towns, better for retirees than 78% of Mississippi towns.
How Jonestown 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 Jonestown is worth $61,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $21,750, which is more affordable than 56% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $277 a month. 44.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jonestown | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $61,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $277 | $820 |
| Median household income | $21,750 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 44.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jonestown
| People | Jonestown | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.7% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 56.3% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.2% | 83.3% |
Weather in Jonestown
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 32.0°F. About 55.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jonestown since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 23, 2015 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 55 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 23, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on February 13, 2000.
Severe weather in Coahoma County since 1996
Coahoma County has been included in 23 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Coahoma County
Coahoma County had 6,216 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,691 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Jonestown itself the ACS puts it at 31.5%.
Public schools in Jonestown
1 public school with 143 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 143 | 11.0 |
Towns near Jonestown
- Friars Point, MS10.9 mi · 896 people · home $56,400
- Clarksdale, MS11.0 mi · 14,903 people · home $83,900
- Marks, MS11.4 mi · 1,444 people · home $96,700
- Lambert, MS12.8 mi · 1,273 people · home $62,300
- Helena-West Helena, AR17.3 mi · 9,519 people · home $73,200
- Crenshaw, MS19.4 mi · 638 people · home $76,600
- Crowder, MS20.8 mi · 573 people · home $49,600
- Tutwiler, MS21.1 mi · 2,476 people · home $58,900
Jonestown questions
Is Jonestown, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jonestown scores better for retirees than 78% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 48%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Jonestown?
The median owner-occupied home in Jonestown is valued at $61,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $21,750, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $277 a month.
What is the weather like in Jonestown?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 32.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Jonestown get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jonestown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 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)