The Town FilesCrystal Springs, Mississippi
City in Copiah County · population 4,862 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,000
- Household income
- $49,291
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 39.6
Crystal Springs is a city of 4,862 people in Copiah County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $113,000, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more walkable than 92% of Mississippi towns, easier by car than 83% of Mississippi towns, hipper than 78% of Mississippi towns.
- #5 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Mississippi
- #7 in The 15 Quietest Small Towns in Mississippi
- #9 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Mississippi
- #15 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Mississippi
- #19 in The 21 Best Small Towns to Retire in Mississippi
- #19 in 24 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Mildest Winters
How Crystal Springs 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 Crystal Springs is worth $113,000, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $49,291, which is more affordable than 80% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $782 a month. 67.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crystal Springs | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,000 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $782 | $820 |
| Median household income | $49,291 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.4% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.9% | — |
Who lives in Crystal Springs
| People | Crystal Springs | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in Crystal Springs
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 36.7°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crystal Springs since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 21, 1992 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 147 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on December 24, 2015.
Severe weather in Copiah County since 1996
Copiah County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Copiah County
Copiah County had 6,434 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,976 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Crystal Springs itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Crystal Springs
3 public schools with 1,241 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY | PK-4 | 469 | 15.1 |
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 404 | 16.2 |
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 368 | 14.2 |
Towns near Crystal Springs
- Hazlehurst, MS9.0 mi · 3,619 people · home $110,500
- Byram, MS14.5 mi · 12,666 people · home $206,600
- Florence, MS17.8 mi · 4,572 people · home $230,800
- Richland, MS20.2 mi · 7,137 people · home $125,800
- Jackson, MS24.0 mi · 153,701 people · home $111,700
- Pearl, MS24.9 mi · 27,115 people · home $182,500
- Clinton, MS25.2 mi · 28,100 people · home $225,800
- Brookhaven, MS28.8 mi · 11,674 people · home $121,900
Crystal Springs questions
Is Crystal Springs, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crystal Springs scores better for retirees than 71% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 73%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in Crystal Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Crystal Springs is valued at $113,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,291, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $782 a month.
What is the weather like in Crystal Springs?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 36.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Crystal Springs get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crystal Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 21, 1992. 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)