The Town FilesGreenville, Mississippi
City in Washington County · population 29,670 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,800
- Household income
- $40,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 37.8
Greenville is a city of 29,670 people in Washington County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $103,800, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more vibrant than 93% of Mississippi towns, better for cycling than 90% of Mississippi towns, better transit than 89% of Mississippi towns.
How Greenville 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 Greenville is worth $103,800, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $40,083, which is more affordable than 66% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $872 a month. 53.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,800 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $872 | $820 |
| Median household income | $40,083 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.9% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Greenville
| People | Greenville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.0% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 49.6% | 83.3% |
Weather in Greenville
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 35.1°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 24, 2001 about 6.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 1, 1974.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 30 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 |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4874: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4697: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 14,601 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,446 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Greenville itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Greenville
15 public schools with 4,306 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 811 | 17.3 |
| O'BANNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 522 | 12.1 |
| T.L. WESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 440 | 16.9 |
| O'BANNON HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 429 | 16.5 |
| COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 330 | 12.7 |
| AKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-5 | 313 | 15.7 |
| BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-5 | 312 | 17.3 |
| WEBB PREPARATORY SCHOOL | K-K | 258 | 8.6 |
| TRIGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-5 | 234 | 14.6 |
| WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-5 | 219 | 14.6 |
| STERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-5 | 186 | 13.3 |
| MC BRIDE PRE-K ACADEMY | PK-PK | 131 | 10.9 |
Towns near Greenville
- Leland, MS9.4 mi · 3,988 people · home $109,700
- Indianola, MS24.0 mi · 9,646 people · home $108,800
- McGehee, AR26.0 mi · 3,849 people · home $98,800
Greenville questions
Is Greenville, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenville scores better for retirees than 61% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 22%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Greenville?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenville is valued at $103,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,083, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $872 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenville?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Greenville get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 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)