The Town FilesLouisville, Mississippi
City in Winston County · population 6,072 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $136,600
- Household income
- $36,985
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 43.6
Louisville is a city of 6,072 people in Winston County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $136,600, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Mississippi towns, better transit than 90% of Mississippi towns.
How Louisville 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 Louisville is worth $136,600, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $36,985, which is more affordable than 15% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $617 a month. 62.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Louisville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $617 | $820 |
| Median household income | $36,985 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Louisville
| People | Louisville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.3% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 17.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.5% | 83.3% |
Weather in Louisville
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 33.9°F. About 57.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Louisville since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 28, 2014 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 87 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 14, 2023.
Severe weather in Winston County since 1996
Winston County has been included in 18 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 |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Winston County
Winston County had 5,065 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,215 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Louisville itself the ACS puts it at 10.3%.
Public schools in Louisville
6 public schools with 2,026 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANIH WAIYA ATTENDANCE CENTER | K-12 | 522 | 14.1 |
| LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 502 | 14.3 |
| FAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 383 | 12.0 |
| EILAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 345 | 13.3 |
| LOUISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3-5 | 274 | 10.5 |
| WINSTON LOUISVILLE VOC CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Louisville
- Philadelphia, MS24.3 mi · 7,118 people · home $97,300
- Pearl River, MS25.0 mi · 3,822 people · home $61,200
- Starkville, MS26.9 mi · 24,360 people · home $299,900
- Mississippi State, MS27.3 mi · 4,968 people · home —
- Macon, MS28.8 mi · 2,582 people · home $97,400
Louisville questions
Is Louisville, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Louisville scores better for retirees than 39% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 36%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Louisville?
The median owner-occupied home in Louisville is valued at $136,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,985, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $617 a month.
What is the weather like in Louisville?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Louisville get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Louisville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 28, 2014. 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)