Houston, Mississippi
Quick Statistics
Houston is a community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, home to about 3,741 people spread across 7.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $24,732 a year, and a typical home is worth about $122,800. About 26.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Mississippi towns GeoStat tracks, Houston ranks number 86 of 420 in population, number 206 in median household income, number 162 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Houston typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Woodland, MS | 8.5 mi. | 132 |
| 2. | New Houlka, MS | 9.7 mi. | 702 |
| 3. | Vardaman, MS | 10.0 mi. | 1,100 |
| 4. | Mantee, MS | 12.5 mi. | 453 |
| 5. | Okolona, MS | 16.5 mi. | 2,430 |
| 6. | Derma, MS | 16.5 mi. | 963 |
| 7. | Calhoun City, MS | 18.0 mi. | 1,745 |
| 8. | Pittsboro, MS | 19.4 mi. | 300 |
What is the population of Houston, Mississippi?
Houston has a population of about 3,741 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Houston, Mississippi in?
Houston is located in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
What is the median home value in Houston, Mississippi?
The median home value in Houston is about $122,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Houston, Mississippi?
The median personal income in Houston is about $24,732 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Houston, Mississippi?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Chickasaw County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Houston, Mississippi?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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