The Town FilesWoodville, Mississippi
Town in Wilkinson County · population 928 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,200
- Household income
- $52,894
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 50.0
Woodville is a town of 928 people in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $109,200, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks quieter than 97% of Mississippi towns, better for retirees than 80% of Mississippi towns.
How Woodville 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 Woodville is worth $109,200, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $52,894, which is more affordable than 86% of Mississippi towns. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,200 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | — | $820 |
| Median household income | $52,894 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Woodville
| People | Woodville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.0 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 16.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.8% | 83.3% |
Weather in Woodville
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 36.3°F. About 66.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodville since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 10, 2024 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 30, 2016.
Severe weather in Wilkinson County since 1996
Wilkinson County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4922: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County had 1,440 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,087 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Woodville itself the ACS puts it at 17.6%.
Public schools in Woodville
3 public schools with 621 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILKINSON COUNTY ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 348 | 15.1 |
| WILKINSON COUNTY HIGH | 9-12 | 273 | 13.7 |
| MARTIN L KING CAREER TECHNOLOGY | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Woodville
- Centreville, MS13.9 mi · 1,258 people · home $67,400
- Gloster, MS17.8 mi · 897 people · home $73,000
- Jackson, LA19.3 mi · 3,990 people · home $151,100
- St. Francisville, LA22.5 mi · 1,557 people · home $275,000
- Clinton, LA23.7 mi · 1,340 people · home $204,700
- Slaughter, LA27.7 mi · 1,035 people · home $254,300
- Cloverdale, MS28.0 mi · 557 people · home —
- New Roads, LA29.6 mi · 4,549 people · home $168,200
Woodville questions
Is Woodville, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodville scores better for retirees than 80% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 97%. 37.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.0).
How much does a house cost in Woodville?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodville is valued at $109,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,894, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Woodville?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 36.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Woodville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 10, 2024. 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)