The Town FilesThaxton, Mississippi
Town in Pontotoc County · population 692 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,500
- Household income
- $77,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 36.0
Thaxton is a town of 692 people in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $231,500, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for families than 96% of Mississippi towns, better for cycling than 89% of Mississippi towns, more of a college town than 82% of Mississippi towns.
How Thaxton 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 Thaxton is worth $231,500, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $77,500, which is more affordable than 45% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $820 a month. 87.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Thaxton | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,500 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $820 | $820 |
| Median household income | $77,500 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.4% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Thaxton
| People | Thaxton | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 83.3% |
Weather in Thaxton
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 1.0 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
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thaxton since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 3, 2000 about 7.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 38 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Pontotoc County since 1996
Pontotoc County has been included in 20 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 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County had 11,759 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,725 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Thaxton itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Thaxton
- Ecru, MS8.9 mi · 901 people · home $196,700
- Pontotoc, MS10.0 mi · 5,640 people · home $155,800
- Algoma, MS11.4 mi · 705 people · home $186,500
- New Albany, MS15.6 mi · 7,626 people · home $161,400
- Sherman, MS19.4 mi · 600 people · home $158,900
- New Houlka, MS20.3 mi · 698 people · home $85,100
- Oxford, MS21.1 mi · 25,416 people · home $385,700
- University, MS21.3 mi · 4,696 people · home —
Thaxton questions
Is Thaxton, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Thaxton scores better for retirees than 54% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 61%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Thaxton?
The median owner-occupied home in Thaxton is valued at $231,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,500, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $820 a month.
What is the weather like in Thaxton?
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 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Thaxton get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thaxton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 3, 2000. 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)