The Town FilesStonewall, Mississippi
Town in Clarke County · population 879 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $45,400
- Household income
- $28,176
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 52
- Median age
- 53.1
Stonewall is a town of 879 people in Clarke County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $45,400, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Mississippi towns, better for families than 84% of Mississippi towns, quieter than 84% of Mississippi towns.
How Stonewall 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 Stonewall is worth $45,400, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $28,176, which is more affordable than 96% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $800 a month. 75.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stonewall | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $45,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $800 | $820 |
| Median household income | $28,176 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.3% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Stonewall
| People | Stonewall | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.1 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.9% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.0% | 83.3% |
Weather in Stonewall
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 0.5 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
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stonewall since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 12, 2020 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 85 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 4.25 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 Stonewall itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Stonewall
- Quitman, MS7.9 mi · 2,061 people · home $118,900
- Nellieburg, MS18.1 mi · 1,316 people · home $137,500
- Meridian, MS18.3 mi · 35,052 people · home $107,900
- Heidelberg, MS20.3 mi · 637 people · home $107,800
- Marion, MS22.1 mi · 1,751 people · home $193,800
- Collinsville, MS24.5 mi · 1,984 people · home $170,800
- Newton, MS24.5 mi · 3,195 people · home $88,800
- Toomsuba, MS26.5 mi · 778 people · home $224,600
Stonewall questions
Is Stonewall, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stonewall scores better for retirees than 57% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 84%. 25.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.1).
How much does a house cost in Stonewall?
The median owner-occupied home in Stonewall is valued at $45,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $28,176, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $800 a month.
What is the weather like in Stonewall?
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 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Stonewall get tornadoes?
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stonewall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 12, 2020. 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)