The Town FilesEscatawpa, Mississippi
Community in Jackson County · population 3,254 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $107,900
- Household income
- $40,109
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 49.5
Escatawpa is a community of 3,254 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $107,900, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 90% of Mississippi towns.
- #10 in 24 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Mildest Winters
- #11 in The 15 Quietest Small Towns in Mississippi
- #13 in 16 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Cheapest Homes
- #20 in The 20 Best Small Towns for Families in Mississippi
- #25 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Mississippi
- #25 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Mississippi
How Escatawpa 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 Escatawpa is worth $107,900, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $40,109, which is more affordable than 61% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,184 a month. 80.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Escatawpa | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,900 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,184 | $820 |
| Median household income | $40,109 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.8% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Escatawpa
| People | Escatawpa | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.5 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 12.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.7% | 83.3% |
Weather in Escatawpa
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.9°F. About 61.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Escatawpa since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 19, 2023 about 5.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 17, 2023.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Jackson County
Jackson County had 51,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,641 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Escatawpa itself the ACS puts it at 12%.
Towns near Escatawpa
- Moss Point, MS4.5 mi · 12,147 people · home $110,100
- Vancleave, MS8.6 mi · 5,592 people · home $247,400
- Gautier, MS9.0 mi · 19,024 people · home $166,400
- Pascagoula, MS9.1 mi · 22,010 people · home $144,700
- Grand Bay, AL12.0 mi · 3,460 people · home $142,400
- Gulf Park Estates, MS14.9 mi · 5,972 people · home $212,500
- Ocean Springs, MS15.8 mi · 18,429 people · home $259,400
- Gulf Hills, MS16.5 mi · 8,526 people · home $203,700
Escatawpa questions
Is Escatawpa, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Escatawpa scores better for retirees than 16% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 65%. 27.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.5).
How much does a house cost in Escatawpa?
The median owner-occupied home in Escatawpa is valued at $107,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,109, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,184 a month.
What is the weather like in Escatawpa?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Escatawpa get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Escatawpa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 19, 2023. 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)