The Town FilesMaben, Mississippi
Town in Oktibbeha County · population 771 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $79,800
- Household income
- $29,158
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 18.8
Maben is a town of 771 people in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $79,800, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for families than 85% of Mississippi towns, more upscale than 83% of Mississippi towns, quieter than 80% of Mississippi towns.
How Maben 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 Maben is worth $79,800, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $29,158, which is more affordable than 61% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $631 a month. 31.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Maben | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,800 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $631 | $820 |
| Median household income | $29,158 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 31.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Maben
| People | Maben | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 18.8 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.9% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 48.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.3% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 30.7% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 83.3% |
Weather in Maben
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 58.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maben since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 89 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 20, 2011.
Severe weather in Oktibbeha County since 1996
Oktibbeha County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, biological, severe storm.
| 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 Oktibbeha County
Oktibbeha County had 20,428 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,613 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Maben itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Maben
1 public school with 458 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST WEBSTER HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 458 | 16.4 |
Towns near Maben
- Mathiston, MS2.8 mi · 831 people · home $155,000
- Eupora, MS11.4 mi · 2,018 people · home $103,100
- Starkville, MS15.9 mi · 24,360 people · home $299,900
- Ackerman, MS17.5 mi · 1,594 people · home $147,300
- Mississippi State, MS18.1 mi · 4,968 people · home —
- Vardaman, MS23.3 mi · 1,110 people · home $53,800
- Houston, MS24.0 mi · 3,797 people · home $122,800
- Derma, MS24.2 mi · 957 people · home $84,800
Maben questions
Is Maben, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Maben scores better for retirees than 67% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 80%. 7.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 18.8).
How much does a house cost in Maben?
The median owner-occupied home in Maben is valued at $79,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,158, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $631 a month.
What is the weather like in Maben?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Maben get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maben since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. 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)