The Town FilesMarks, Mississippi
City in Quitman County · population 1,444 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,700
- Household income
- $32,132
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 38.9
Marks is a city of 1,444 people in Quitman County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $96,700, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more walkable than 90% of Mississippi towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Mississippi towns, hipper than 77% of Mississippi towns.
How Marks 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 Marks is worth $96,700, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $32,132, which is more affordable than 45% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $876 a month. 66.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marks | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,700 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $876 | $820 |
| Median household income | $32,132 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Marks
| People | Marks | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.8% | 83.3% |
Weather in Marks
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 56.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marks since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 23, 2015 about 1.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 11, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 27, 2014.
Severe weather in Quitman County since 1996
Quitman County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, 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 Quitman County
Quitman County had 1,001 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $35,517 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Marks itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Public schools in Marks
3 public schools with 481 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUITMAN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 257 | 15.1 |
| M. S. PALMER HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 224 | 14.0 |
| QUITMAN CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEX | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Marks
- Lambert, MS3.7 mi · 1,273 people · home $62,300
- Crowder, MS9.5 mi · 573 people · home $49,600
- Jonestown, MS11.4 mi · 962 people · home $61,100
- Clarksdale, MS17.4 mi · 14,903 people · home $83,900
- Crenshaw, MS17.9 mi · 638 people · home $76,600
- Tutwiler, MS18.8 mi · 2,476 people · home $58,900
- Batesville, MS20.4 mi · 7,523 people · home $222,400
- Charleston, MS21.0 mi · 1,884 people · home $88,800
Marks questions
Is Marks, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marks scores better for retirees than 55% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 31%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Marks?
The median owner-occupied home in Marks is valued at $96,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,132, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $876 a month.
What is the weather like in Marks?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Marks get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marks since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 23, 2015. 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)