The Town FilesQuitman, Mississippi
City in Clarke County · population 2,061 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,900
- Household income
- $47,538
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 38.3
Quitman is a city of 2,061 people in Clarke County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $118,900, close to the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 95% of Mississippi towns, better for cycling than 94% of Mississippi towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Mississippi towns.
How Quitman 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 Quitman is worth $118,900, close to the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $47,538, which is more affordable than 71% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $828 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quitman | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,900 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $828 | $820 |
| Median household income | $47,538 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Quitman
| People | Quitman | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.9% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 31.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in Quitman
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 35.5°F. About 61.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quitman since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 8.9 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 15, 2011.
Severe weather in Clarke County since 1996
Clarke County has been included in 25 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 |
| October 28, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3550: Hurricane Zeta |
Jobs and pay in Clarke County
Clarke County had 2,987 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,027 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Quitman itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Quitman
6 public schools with 1,549 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 491 | 15.3 |
| QUITMAN LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 435 | 12.4 |
| QUITMAN UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3-5 | 325 | 13.0 |
| QUITMAN JR HIGH SCHOOL | 6-8 | 298 | 13.0 |
| CLARKE CO CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CTR | 9-12 | — | — |
| QUITMAN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | 3-12 | — | — |
Towns near Quitman
- Stonewall, MS7.9 mi · 879 people · home $45,400
- Heidelberg, MS18.9 mi · 637 people · home $107,800
- Meridian, MS23.7 mi · 35,052 people · home $107,900
- Nellieburg, MS24.8 mi · 1,316 people · home $137,500
- Waynesboro, MS25.7 mi · 4,567 people · home $86,200
- Sandersville, MS25.8 mi · 636 people · home $95,000
- Gilbertown, AL27.1 mi · 739 people · home $160,400
- Marion, MS27.2 mi · 1,751 people · home $193,800
Quitman questions
Is Quitman, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quitman scores better for retirees than 78% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 69%. 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Quitman?
The median owner-occupied home in Quitman is valued at $118,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,538, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $828 a month.
What is the weather like in Quitman?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 35.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Quitman get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quitman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. 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)