The Town FilesVictoria, Mississippi
Community in Marshall County · population 1,066 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $209,100
- Household income
- $70,143
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 42.5
Victoria is a community of 1,066 people in Marshall County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $209,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Mississippi towns, quieter than 84% of Mississippi towns.
How Victoria 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 Victoria is worth $209,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $70,143, which is more affordable than 45% of Mississippi towns. 78.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Victoria | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | — | $820 |
| Median household income | $70,143 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.3% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Victoria
| People | Victoria | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.4% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | — min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.0% | 83.3% |
Weather in Victoria
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 29.0°F. About 55.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victoria since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 21, 1952 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on December 9, 2023.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 18 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 Marshall County
Marshall County had 11,291 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,645 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Victoria itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Victoria
- Byhalia, MS4.7 mi · 1,339 people · home $133,100
- Holly Springs, MS10.5 mi · 6,968 people · home $109,600
- Rossville, TN13.6 mi · 1,041 people · home $481,800
- Piperton, TN14.8 mi · 2,263 people · home $618,800
- Olive Branch, MS15.1 mi · 39,711 people · home $290,000
- Collierville, TN15.2 mi · 51,324 people · home $485,900
- Bridgetown, MS16.8 mi · 2,281 people · home $344,500
- Germantown, TN19.3 mi · 41,333 people · home $470,800
Victoria questions
Is Victoria, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Victoria scores better for retirees than 55% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 84%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Victoria?
The median owner-occupied home in Victoria is valued at $209,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,143, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Victoria?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 29.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Victoria get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victoria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 21, 1952. 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)