The Town FilesWest Point, Mississippi
City in Clay County · population 10,105 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,900
- Household income
- $38,064
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 36.8
West Point is a city of 10,105 people in Clay County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $153,900, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 88% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 80% of Mississippi towns.
How West Point 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 West Point is worth $153,900, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $38,064, which is more affordable than 9% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $746 a month. 60.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Point | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,900 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $746 | $820 |
| Median household income | $38,064 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.9% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in West Point
| People | West Point | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.6% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 83.3% |
Weather in West Point
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 58.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Point since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 24, 2010 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Clay County since 1996
Clay County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| 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 |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Clay County
Clay County had 6,531 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,617 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in West Point itself the ACS puts it at 11.6%.
Public schools in West Point
7 public schools with 2,448 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL | 8-12 | 1,038 | 14.4 |
| FIFTH STREET SCHOOL | 5-7 | 467 | 11.4 |
| CHURCH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-2 | 380 | 14.6 |
| SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3-4 | 309 | 12.9 |
| EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-K | 254 | 11.5 |
| WEST POINT VOC COMP | 9-12 | — | — |
| WEST POINT LEARNING CENTER | 1-12 | — | — |
Towns near West Point
- Mississippi State, MS13.2 mi · 4,968 people · home —
- Starkville, MS13.9 mi · 24,360 people · home $299,900
- Columbus, MS15.9 mi · 24,084 people · home $125,700
- Aberdeen, MS16.4 mi · 4,961 people · home $87,600
- New Hope, MS20.8 mi · 3,161 people · home $238,200
- Amory, MS27.8 mi · 6,666 people · home $162,000
- Okolona, MS28.0 mi · 2,513 people · home $92,200
- Houston, MS28.2 mi · 3,797 people · home $122,800
West Point questions
Is West Point, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Point scores better for retirees than 43% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 44%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in West Point?
The median owner-occupied home in West Point is valued at $153,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,064, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $746 a month.
What is the weather like in West Point?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does West Point get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 24, 2010. 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)