The Town FilesNew Houlka, Mississippi
Town in Chickasaw County · population 698 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,100
- Household income
- $46,705
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 30.1
New Houlka is a town of 698 people in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $85,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Mississippi towns, better for families than 85% of Mississippi towns.
How New Houlka 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 New Houlka is worth $85,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $46,705, which is more affordable than 93% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $756 a month. 59.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Houlka | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $756 | $820 |
| Median household income | $46,705 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.6% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.6% | — |
Who lives in New Houlka
| People | New Houlka | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.1 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.9% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 1.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.2% | 83.3% |
Weather in New Houlka
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 31.4°F. About 60.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Houlka since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 24, 2001 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 71 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Chickasaw County since 1996
Chickasaw County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, 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 16, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4536: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chickasaw County
Chickasaw County had 4,497 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,490 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in New Houlka itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in New Houlka
1 public school with 468 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOULKA ATTENDANCE CENTER | PK-12 | 468 | 10.6 |
Towns near New Houlka
- Houston, MS9.7 mi · 3,797 people · home $122,800
- Algoma, MS9.9 mi · 705 people · home $186,500
- Vardaman, MS13.9 mi · 1,110 people · home $53,800
- Pontotoc, MS14.8 mi · 5,640 people · home $155,800
- Okolona, MS15.8 mi · 2,513 people · home $92,200
- Bruce, MS18.8 mi · 1,707 people · home $71,700
- Shannon, MS19.5 mi · 1,496 people · home $130,900
- Derma, MS19.6 mi · 957 people · home $84,800
New Houlka questions
Is New Houlka, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Houlka scores better for retirees than 22% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 51%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.1).
How much does a house cost in New Houlka?
The median owner-occupied home in New Houlka is valued at $85,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,705, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $756 a month.
What is the weather like in New Houlka?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 31.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does New Houlka get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Houlka since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 24, 2001. 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)