The Town FilesTerry, Mississippi
Town in Hinds County · population 1,304 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,100
- Household income
- $47,734
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 29.3
Terry is a town of 1,304 people in Hinds County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $162,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks quieter than 98% of Mississippi towns, easier by car than 92% of Mississippi towns, better for retirees than 90% of Mississippi towns.
How Terry 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 Terry is worth $162,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $47,734, which is more affordable than 21% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,313 a month. 86.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Terry | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,313 | $820 |
| Median household income | $47,734 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.1% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Terry
| People | Terry | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.3 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 38.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.6% | 83.3% |
Weather in Terry
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 36.7°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Terry since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 21, 1992 about 4.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 113 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 91 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on December 24, 2015.
Severe weather in Hinds County since 1996
Hinds County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, 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 |
| June 10, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4790: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 30, 2022 | Other | EM-3582: Water Crisis |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Hinds County
Hinds County had 109,172 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,413 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Terry itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Terry
2 public schools with 1,910 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,100 | 15.3 |
| BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 810 | 16.2 |
Towns near Terry
- Byram, MS6.0 mi · 12,666 people · home $206,600
- Cleary, MS6.7 mi · 1,688 people · home $166,400
- Crystal Springs, MS8.8 mi · 4,862 people · home $113,000
- Florence, MS10.5 mi · 4,572 people · home $230,800
- Richland, MS11.6 mi · 7,137 people · home $125,800
- Raymond, MS12.7 mi · 1,960 people · home $191,100
- Jackson, MS15.2 mi · 153,701 people · home $111,700
- Pearl, MS16.4 mi · 27,115 people · home $182,500
Terry questions
Is Terry, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Terry scores better for retirees than 90% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 98%. 8.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.3).
How much does a house cost in Terry?
The median owner-occupied home in Terry is valued at $162,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,734, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,313 a month.
What is the weather like in Terry?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 36.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Terry get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Terry since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 21, 1992. 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)