The Town FilesBaldwyn, Mississippi
City in Prentiss County · population 3,071 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $98,600
- Household income
- $43,841
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 42.1
Baldwyn is a city of 3,071 people in Prentiss County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $98,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700).
How Baldwyn 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 Baldwyn is worth $98,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $43,841, which is more affordable than 83% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $635 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baldwyn | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $635 | $820 |
| Median household income | $43,841 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Baldwyn
| People | Baldwyn | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.7% | 83.3% |
Weather in Baldwyn
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 29.0°F. About 60.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baldwyn since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 24, 2001 about 0.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on October 25, 1997.
Severe weather in Prentiss County since 1996
Prentiss County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4874: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Prentiss County
Prentiss County had 7,229 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,780 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Baldwyn itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Baldwyn
3 public schools with 772 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALDWYN HIGH SCHOOL | 5-12 | 473 | 13.9 |
| BALDWYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 299 | 12.5 |
| BALDWYN CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Baldwyn
- Saltillo, MS9.2 mi · 4,922 people · home $204,900
- Booneville, MS11.8 mi · 9,126 people · home $136,700
- Tupelo, MS17.0 mi · 37,923 people · home $212,800
- New Albany, MS21.6 mi · 7,626 people · home $161,400
- Fulton, MS21.7 mi · 4,542 people · home $158,600
- Verona, MS22.3 mi · 2,792 people · home $118,300
- Ripley, MS23.1 mi · 5,462 people · home $117,200
- Pontotoc, MS27.3 mi · 5,640 people · home $155,800
Baldwyn questions
Is Baldwyn, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baldwyn scores better for retirees than 34% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 47%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Baldwyn?
The median owner-occupied home in Baldwyn is valued at $98,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,841, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $635 a month.
What is the weather like in Baldwyn?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 29.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Baldwyn get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baldwyn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 24, 2001. 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)