The 15 Quietest Small Towns in Mississippi

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 59 towns of 500–10,000 people in Mississippi. #1 is Vancleave, MS.

1. 15Diamondhead, Mississippi

   Quieter than 60% of Mississippi towns

   Diamondhead is a city of 9,529 people in Hancock County, Mississippi. It also ranks more seaside character than 98% of Mississippi towns and more upscale than 97% of Mississippi towns.

   9,529 people · Hancock County · median home $259,600 · income $87,407 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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2. 14Iuka, Mississippi

   Quieter than 61% of Mississippi towns

   Iuka is a city of 3,139 people in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It also ranks hipper than 92% of Mississippi towns and easier by car than 87% of Mississippi towns.

   3,139 people · Tishomingo County · median home $124,700 · income $49,290 · Jan low 28°F · 1 in snow

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3. 13Florence, Mississippi

   Quieter than 62% of Mississippi towns

   Florence is a city of 4,572 people in Rankin County, Mississippi. It also ranks better transit than 95% of Mississippi towns and better for families than 89% of Mississippi towns.

   4,572 people · Rankin County · median home $230,800 · income $86,308 · Jan low 37°F · 1 in snow

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4. 12Newton, Mississippi

   Quieter than 63% of Mississippi towns

   Newton is a city of 3,195 people in Newton County, Mississippi. It also ranks more vibrant than 82% of Mississippi towns and more walkable than 76% of Mississippi towns.

   3,195 people · Newton County · median home $88,800 · income $32,157 · Jan low 33°F · 0 in snow

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5. 11Escatawpa, Mississippi

   Quieter than 65% of Mississippi towns

   

   Escatawpa is a community of 3,254 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. It also ranks hipper than 90% of Mississippi towns.

   3,254 people · Jackson County · median home $107,900 · income $40,109 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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6. 10Wiggins, Mississippi

   Quieter than 66% of Mississippi towns

   Wiggins is a city of 4,272 people in Stone County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Mississippi towns and easier by car than 87% of Mississippi towns.

   4,272 people · Stone County · median home $112,700 · income $49,870 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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7. 9Carthage, Mississippi

   Quieter than 66% of Mississippi towns

   

   Carthage is a city of 4,901 people in Leake County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for cycling than 97% of Mississippi towns and better transit than 94% of Mississippi towns.

   4,901 people · Leake County · median home $154,800 · income $42,254 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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8. 8Saltillo, Mississippi

   Quieter than 69% of Mississippi towns

   Saltillo is a city of 4,922 people in Lee County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for cycling than 98% of Mississippi towns and more upscale than 85% of Mississippi towns.

   4,922 people · Lee County · median home $204,900 · income $80,640 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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9. 7Crystal Springs, Mississippi

   Quieter than 73% of Mississippi towns

   Crystal Springs is a city of 4,862 people in Copiah County, Mississippi. It also ranks more walkable than 92% of Mississippi towns and easier by car than 83% of Mississippi towns.

   4,862 people · Copiah County · median home $113,000 · income $49,291 · Jan low 37°F · 1 in snow

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10. 6Aberdeen, Mississippi

    Quieter than 76% of Mississippi towns

    

    Aberdeen is a city of 4,961 people in Monroe County, Mississippi. It also ranks more walkable than 85% of Mississippi towns and better transit than 78% of Mississippi towns.

    4,961 people · Monroe County · median home $87,600 · income $33,285 · Jan low 31°F · 0 in snow

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11. 5Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

    Quieter than 76% of Mississippi towns

    Bay St. Louis is a city of 9,284 people in Hancock County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 100% of Mississippi towns and more seaside character than 99% of Mississippi towns.

    9,284 people · Hancock County · median home $260,200 · income $67,442 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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12. 4Leakesville, Mississippi

    Quieter than 82% of Mississippi towns

    Leakesville is a town of 3,775 people in Greene County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $114,300 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700).

    3,775 people · Greene County · median home $114,300 · income $68,428 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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13. 3Ruleville, Mississippi

    Quieter than 83% of Mississippi towns

    Ruleville is a city of 2,642 people in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for retirees than 96% of Mississippi towns and better transit than 87% of Mississippi towns.

    2,642 people · Sunflower County · median home $85,000 · income $33,480 · Jan low 33°F · 1 in snow

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14. 2Houston, Mississippi

    Quieter than 83% of Mississippi towns

    

    Houston is a city of 3,797 people in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for retirees than 100% of Mississippi towns.

    3,797 people · Chickasaw County · median home $122,800 · income $44,023 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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15. 1Vancleave, Mississippi

    Quieter than 91% of Mississippi towns

    Vancleave is a community of 5,592 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for families than 99% of Mississippi towns and more upscale than 92% of Mississippi towns.

    5,592 people · Jackson County · median home $247,400 · income $70,313 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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