The Town FilesLumberton, Mississippi
City in Lamar County · population 1,617 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $86,200
- Household income
- $38,147
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.9
Lumberton is a city of 1,617 people in Lamar County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $86,200, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 95% of Mississippi towns, better transit than 86% of Mississippi towns, quieter than 82% of Mississippi towns.
How Lumberton 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 Lumberton is worth $86,200, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $38,147, which is more affordable than 80% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $866 a month. 48.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lumberton | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,200 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $866 | $820 |
| Median household income | $38,147 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 48.6% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Lumberton
| People | Lumberton | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in Lumberton
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 65.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lumberton since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 23, 2016 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 25 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 2.75 inches on April 19, 1965.
Severe weather in Lamar County since 1996
Lamar County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4922: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 Lamar County
Lamar County had 20,129 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,276 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Lumberton itself the ACS puts it at 8.8%.
Public schools in Lumberton
3 public schools with 809 students, about 9.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUMBERTON ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 286 | 10.2 |
| LUMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 277 | 8.7 |
| BAXTERVILLE SCHOOL | PK-8 | 246 | 8.5 |
Towns near Lumberton
- Purvis, MS10.2 mi · 1,909 people · home $168,100
- Poplarville, MS12.2 mi · 2,833 people · home $168,100
- Bond, MS18.8 mi · 506 people · home —
- Oak Grove, MS19.6 mi · 1,758 people · home $221,700
- West Hattiesburg, MS21.6 mi · 6,006 people · home $213,700
- Wiggins, MS21.6 mi · 4,272 people · home $112,700
- Hattiesburg, MS22.4 mi · 48,730 people · home $165,900
- Arnold Line, MS23.4 mi · 2,333 people · home $157,900
Lumberton questions
Is Lumberton, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lumberton scores better for retirees than 70% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 82%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Lumberton?
The median owner-occupied home in Lumberton is valued at $86,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,147, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $866 a month.
What is the weather like in Lumberton?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Lumberton get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lumberton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 23, 2016. 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)