The Town FilesLexington, Mississippi
City in Holmes County · population 1,602 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $88,500
- Household income
- $48,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 38.7
Lexington is a city of 1,602 people in Holmes County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $88,500, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Mississippi towns, hipper than 91% of Mississippi towns, easier by car than 89% of Mississippi towns.
How Lexington 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 Lexington is worth $88,500, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $48,417, which is more affordable than 93% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $685 a month. 72.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lexington | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,500 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $685 | $820 |
| Median household income | $48,417 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.4% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Lexington
| People | Lexington | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.2% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 35.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in Lexington
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 31.0°F. About 56.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 24, 2010 about 8.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 14, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 7, 2019.
Severe weather in Holmes County since 1996
Holmes County has been included in 30 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 |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Holmes County
Holmes County had 2,999 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,381 a year. Unemployment was 5.7% in 2023; in Lexington itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Lexington
5 public schools with 1,746 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 788 | 15.8 |
| WILLIAM DEAN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 417 | 14.9 |
| S V MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 333 | 12.8 |
| S V MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 208 | 12.2 |
| HOLMES CO CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Lexington
- Tchula, MS11.0 mi · 1,652 people · home $49,000
- Durant, MS11.4 mi · 2,231 people · home $69,600
- Goodman, MS13.0 mi · 1,258 people · home $67,300
- Pickens, MS16.3 mi · 920 people · home $83,400
- Vaiden, MS22.7 mi · 907 people · home —
- Belzoni, MS25.6 mi · 1,938 people · home $109,600
- Kosciusko, MS27.0 mi · 7,114 people · home $112,400
- Yazoo City, MS27.2 mi · 10,316 people · home $103,000
Lexington questions
Is Lexington, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lexington scores better for retirees than 87% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 87%. 14.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Lexington?
The median owner-occupied home in Lexington is valued at $88,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,417, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $685 a month.
What is the weather like in Lexington?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 31.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Lexington get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 24, 2010. 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)