The Town FilesLynchburg, Mississippi
Community in DeSoto County · population 2,466 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $222,300
- Household income
- $88,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 41.5
Lynchburg is a community of 2,466 people in DeSoto County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $222,300, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Mississippi towns, more upscale than 89% of Mississippi towns, easier by car than 87% of Mississippi towns.
How Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg is worth $222,300, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $88,750, which is more affordable than 71% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,915 a month. 90.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lynchburg | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,915 | $820 |
| Median household income | $88,750 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lynchburg
| People | Lynchburg | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 83.3% |
Weather in Lynchburg
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 33.3°F. About 54.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynchburg since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 24, 1970 about 3.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 143 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 11, 2023.
Severe weather in DeSoto County since 1996
DeSoto County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in DeSoto County
DeSoto County had 72,666 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,687 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Lynchburg itself the ACS puts it at 10.2%.
Towns near Lynchburg
- Horn Lake, MS3.3 mi · 26,736 people · home $171,400
- Walls, MS4.2 mi · 1,351 people · home $193,300
- Southaven, MS7.4 mi · 54,648 people · home $236,300
- Hernando, MS10.1 mi · 17,138 people · home $315,900
- Bridgetown, MS12.5 mi · 2,281 people · home $344,500
- Memphis, TN12.8 mi · 633,104 people · home $169,000
- West Memphis, AR14.0 mi · 24,520 people · home $120,100
- Olive Branch, MS15.1 mi · 39,711 people · home $290,000
Lynchburg questions
Is Lynchburg, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lynchburg scores better for retirees than 19% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 77%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Lynchburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Lynchburg is valued at $222,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,750, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,915 a month.
What is the weather like in Lynchburg?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 33.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.9 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Lynchburg get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynchburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 24, 1970. 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)