The Town FilesPontotoc County, Mississippi
31,550 people. The median home is worth $157,100 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $51,484.
Towns in Pontotoc County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc | 5,640 | $155,800 | $46,167 | 34.0 |
People and housing
| Pontotoc County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $864 | $820 |
| Median household income | $51,484 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
11,759 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,725 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 469 storm events in Pontotoc County from 1996 to 2026, with 11 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Pontotoc County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3474: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).