The Town FilesRolling Fork, Mississippi
City in Sharkey County · population 1,883 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $105,100
- Household income
- $45,587
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 35.9
Rolling Fork is a city of 1,883 people in Sharkey County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $105,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 77% of Mississippi towns, better transit than 75% of Mississippi towns.
How Rolling Fork 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 Rolling Fork is worth $105,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $45,587, which is more affordable than 80% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $548 a month. 61.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rolling Fork | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $548 | $820 |
| Median household income | $45,587 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.8% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rolling Fork
| People | Rolling Fork | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.5% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 55.0% | 83.3% |
Weather in Rolling Fork
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 36.5°F. About 55.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rolling Fork since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 19 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on February 21, 1971 about 2.1 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 37 deaths and 489 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 23, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 22, 2005.
Severe weather in Sharkey County since 1996
Sharkey County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4874: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4697: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Sharkey County
Sharkey County had 913 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,700 a year. Unemployment was 6.2% in 2023; in Rolling Fork itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Rolling Fork
3 public schools with 392 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 222 | 11.1 |
| SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 170 | 13.1 |
| SOUTH DELTA VOCATIONAL COMPLEX | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Rolling Fork
- Hollandale, MS18.6 mi · 2,323 people · home $83,000
- Lake Providence, LA18.8 mi · 3,587 people · home $115,600
- Eudora, AR26.8 mi · 1,728 people · home $57,500
- Yazoo City, MS27.4 mi · 10,316 people · home $103,000
- Belzoni, MS29.5 mi · 1,938 people · home $109,600
- Isola, MS29.6 mi · 638 people · home $88,600
- Oak Grove, LA30.0 mi · 1,441 people · home $87,500
Rolling Fork questions
Is Rolling Fork, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rolling Fork scores better for retirees than 27% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 5%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Rolling Fork?
The median owner-occupied home in Rolling Fork is valued at $105,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,587, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $548 a month.
What is the weather like in Rolling Fork?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Rolling Fork get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rolling Fork since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on February 21, 1971. 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)