The Town FilesNatchez, Mississippi
City in Adams County · population 14,520 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,400
- Household income
- $36,735
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 38.3
Natchez is a city of 14,520 people in Adams County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $119,400, close to the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 97% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 96% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 90% of Mississippi towns.
How Natchez 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 Natchez is worth $119,400, close to the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $36,735, which is more affordable than 25% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $806 a month. 55.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Natchez | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $806 | $820 |
| Median household income | $36,735 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.9% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Natchez
| People | Natchez | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 83.3% |
Weather in Natchez
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 60.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Natchez since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 1, 2018 about 2.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 6, 1983.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 27 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 Adams County
Adams County had 10,115 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,978 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Natchez itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Natchez
9 public schools with 2,799 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 634 | 17.6 |
| NATCHEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 601 | 15.8 |
| MC LAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 556 | 11.3 |
| SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 417 | 12.6 |
| MORGANTOWN ELEMENTARY | K-4 | 315 | 10.2 |
| NATCHEZ EARLY COLLEGE@CO-LIN | 9-12 | 187 | 23.4 |
| INSTANT IMPACT GLOBAL PREP (charter) | K-2 | 89 | 9.9 |
| CENTRAL SCHOOL | 7-12 | — | — |
| CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Natchez
- Vidalia, LA3.6 mi · 4,027 people · home $152,500
- Ferriday, LA11.9 mi · 3,189 people · home $84,800
Natchez questions
Is Natchez, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Natchez scores better for retirees than 47% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 20%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Natchez?
The median owner-occupied home in Natchez is valued at $119,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,735, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $806 a month.
What is the weather like in Natchez?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Natchez get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Natchez since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 1, 2018. 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)