The Town FilesKosciusko, Mississippi
City in Attala County · population 7,114 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,400
- Household income
- $40,085
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 35.2
Kosciusko is a city of 7,114 people in Attala County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $112,400, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better transit than 99% of Mississippi towns, better for a vacation home than 95% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 91% of Mississippi towns.
How Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko is worth $112,400, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $40,085, which is more affordable than 56% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $814 a month. 55.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kosciusko | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $814 | $820 |
| Median household income | $40,085 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.4% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Kosciusko
| People | Kosciusko | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in Kosciusko
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kosciusko since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 18 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 24, 1972.
Severe weather in Attala County since 1996
Attala County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, 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 Attala County
Attala County had 4,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,951 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Kosciusko itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Kosciusko
7 public schools with 1,999 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOSCIUSKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 588 | 15.1 |
| KOSCIUSKO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 6-8 | 472 | 12.8 |
| KOSCIUSKO LOWER ELEM | PK-1 | 403 | 10.3 |
| KOSCIUSKO MIDDLE | 2-3 | 286 | 13.0 |
| KOSCIUSKO UPPER ELEM | 4-5 | 250 | 11.9 |
| KOSCIUSKO ATTALA CAREER TECHNICAL C | 9-12 | — | — |
| KOSCIUSKO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Kosciusko
- Carthage, MS21.9 mi · 4,901 people · home $154,800
- Pearl River, MS27.1 mi · 3,822 people · home $61,200
Kosciusko questions
Is Kosciusko, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kosciusko scores better for retirees than 58% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 12%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Kosciusko?
The median owner-occupied home in Kosciusko is valued at $112,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,085, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $814 a month.
What is the weather like in Kosciusko?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Kosciusko get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kosciusko since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 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)