The Town FilesEllisville, Mississippi
City in Jones County · population 4,652 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,500
- Household income
- $32,100
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 48
- Median age
- 35.9
Ellisville is a city of 4,652 people in Jones County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $99,500, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 99% of Mississippi towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 94% of Mississippi towns.
How Ellisville 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 Ellisville is worth $99,500, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $32,100, which is more affordable than 37% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $872 a month. 54.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ellisville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,500 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $872 | $820 |
| Median household income | $32,100 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.6% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ellisville
| People | Ellisville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.9% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.0% | 83.3% |
Weather in Ellisville
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 59.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellisville since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on February 28, 1987 about 3.0 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 459 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 6, 1996.
Severe weather in Jones County since 1996
Jones County has been included in 33 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 Jones County
Jones County had 28,390 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,614 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Ellisville itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Public schools in Ellisville
3 public schools with 2,416 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 1,348 | 14.7 |
| SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 1,068 | 14.1 |
| JONES COUNTY LEARNING CENTER | 3-12 | — | — |
Towns near Ellisville
- Laurel, MS7.4 mi · 17,161 people · home $125,800
- Petal, MS17.3 mi · 11,010 people · home $174,900
- Hattiesburg, MS21.0 mi · 48,730 people · home $165,900
- West Hattiesburg, MS22.2 mi · 6,006 people · home $213,700
Ellisville questions
Is Ellisville, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ellisville scores better for retirees than 36% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 4%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Ellisville?
The median owner-occupied home in Ellisville is valued at $99,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,100, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $872 a month.
What is the weather like in Ellisville?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Ellisville get tornadoes?
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellisville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on February 28, 1987. 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)