The Town FilesMagee, Mississippi
City in Simpson County · population 3,988 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,100
- Household income
- $44,488
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 68
- Median age
- 36.1
Magee is a city of 3,988 people in Simpson County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $143,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more vibrant than 89% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 72% of Mississippi towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of Mississippi towns.
How Magee 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 Magee is worth $143,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $44,488, which is more affordable than 30% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $771 a month. 51.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Magee | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $771 | $820 |
| Median household income | $44,488 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.4% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Magee
| People | Magee | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.3% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 83.3% |
Weather in Magee
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 37.6°F. About 57.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
68 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magee since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 24 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 26, 1976 about 1.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 254 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 4, 2011.
Severe weather in Simpson County since 1996
Simpson 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 |
| 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 Simpson County
Simpson County had 7,683 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $37,183 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Magee itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Magee
4 public schools with 1,202 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 526 | 14.2 |
| MAGEE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 404 | 16.2 |
| MAGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 272 | 12.4 |
| SIMPSON COUNTY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Magee
- Florence, MS30.0 mi · 4,572 people · home $230,800
Magee questions
Is Magee, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Magee scores better for retirees than 5% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 29%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Magee?
The median owner-occupied home in Magee is valued at $143,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,488, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $771 a month.
What is the weather like in Magee?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 37.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Magee get tornadoes?
68 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 26, 1976. 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)