The Town FilesGreenwood, Mississippi
City in Leflore County · population 14,490 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $108,900
- Household income
- $35,473
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 37.0
Greenwood is a city of 14,490 people in Leflore County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $108,900, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 98% of Mississippi towns, more of a college town than 83% of Mississippi towns.
How Greenwood 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 Greenwood is worth $108,900, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $35,473, which is more affordable than 37% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $678 a month. 52.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenwood | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,900 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $678 | $820 |
| Median household income | $35,473 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 52.6% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Greenwood
| People | Greenwood | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.4% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.3% | 83.3% |
Weather in Greenwood
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwood since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on February 21, 1971 about 2.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Leflore County since 1996
Leflore County has been included in 25 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 |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Leflore County
Leflore County had 12,566 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,592 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Greenwood itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Greenwood
13 public schools with 3,460 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 660 | 16.5 |
| AMANDA ELZY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 387 | 13.3 |
| DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 374 | 13.9 |
| THREADGILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 2-6 | 322 | 14.0 |
| BANKSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 307 | 12.8 |
| GREENWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 273 | 13.0 |
| CLAUDINE F BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 260 | 13.7 |
| Leflore Legacy Academy (charter) | 6-8 | 227 | 11.9 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3-5 | 223 | 13.9 |
| THREADGILL PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-1 | 216 | 13.5 |
| AMANDA ELZY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 6-8 | 211 | 10.0 |
| CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Greenwood
- Ruleville, MS25.0 mi · 2,642 people · home $85,000
- Indianola, MS26.0 mi · 9,646 people · home $108,800
- Winona, MS27.1 mi · 4,505 people · home $123,000
- Grenada, MS29.0 mi · 12,700 people · home $145,600
Greenwood questions
Is Greenwood, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenwood scores better for retirees than 27% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 2%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Greenwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenwood is valued at $108,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,473, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $678 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenwood?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Greenwood get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on February 21, 1971. 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)