The Town FilesLucedale, Mississippi
City in George County · population 2,869 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,300
- Household income
- $40,668
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 35.6
Lucedale is a city of 2,869 people in George County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $156,300, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks easier by car than 86% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 71% of Mississippi towns.
How Lucedale 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 Lucedale is worth $156,300, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $40,668, which is more affordable than 13% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $788 a month. 57.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lucedale | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $788 | $820 |
| Median household income | $40,668 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.9% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Lucedale
| People | Lucedale | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.0% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 83.3% |
Weather in Lucedale
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 67.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lucedale since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 19, 1980 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 11, 1968.
Severe weather in George County since 1996
George County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in George County
George County had 5,243 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,438 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Lucedale itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Lucedale
9 public schools with 4,105 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,118 | 14.7 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 687 | 18.6 |
| GEORGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 636 | 15.1 |
| AGRICOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 555 | 15.9 |
| ROCKY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 419 | 15.0 |
| LT TAYLOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-7 | 286 | 14.3 |
| LC HATCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 257 | 15.1 |
| BENNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 147 | 10.5 |
| GEORGE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Lucedale
- Leakesville, MS15.2 mi · 3,775 people · home $114,300
- Semmes, AL22.7 mi · 4,941 people · home $215,600
- Citronelle, AL23.5 mi · 3,946 people · home $193,500
- Vancleave, MS27.0 mi · 5,592 people · home $247,400
- Saraland, AL29.3 mi · 16,171 people · home $217,600
- Prichard, AL29.6 mi · 19,322 people · home $85,700
Lucedale questions
Is Lucedale, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lucedale scores better for retirees than 13% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 40%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Lucedale?
The median owner-occupied home in Lucedale is valued at $156,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,668, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $788 a month.
What is the weather like in Lucedale?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Lucedale get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lucedale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 19, 1980. 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)