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About
Life in Corinth
Living in Corinth means settling into a quiet county seat where your dollar stretches further than it would in most places—median home values around $177,100 and rent averaging $601 a month create real affordability, especially if you're coming from anywhere on the coasts. The job market is lean but stable, with unemployment hovering near 3.5%, though opportunities tend toward healthcare, education, and county services rather than diverse industries, so you'll want to either have flexible remote work or be committed to what's available locally. The community skews slightly older (median age 39.7) and is primarily White and African American, with a quieter, small-town feel where people actually know their neighbors—about a third of households are families with kids, and you'll find solid schools through both the Corinth and Alcorn school districts.
Corinth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
77.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Corinth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Corinth, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (38.2%), and 4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
40.8%
of households
Married Couples
35.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% below MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Corinth
In Corinth, rent runs 37% below the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,204
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $178,661 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MS
Unemployment in Corinth
Unemployment in Alcorn County, which includes Corinth, is close to the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Corinth: Alcorn County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Alcorn County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Corinth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.9 min avg
How Corinth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Corinth, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 48 mi
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)
Regional airport · few flights18k passengers boarded in 2025
- 133 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Corinth runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
212.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,372
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Corinth Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
65.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Alcorn County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Alcorn County, which includes Corinth, the most common type is heat, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Heat | $975,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Heat | $500 |
| 2023 | 21 | Heat | $105,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Flash Flood | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Heat | $260,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Heat | $125,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alcorn County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lee County, MS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 46 miles from Corinth) is typically good — 230 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
230
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Lee County, MS (46 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Corinth has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
58.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Hot Days/Year
60
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
73
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
103
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 4.89" |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 5.01" |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 5.42" |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 5.54" |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 5.67" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 5.02" |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.57" |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.57" |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 4.26" |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 4.43" |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 6.32" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Corinth
Corinth has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Magnolia Regional Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Corinth
Corinth's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Shiloh National Military Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Corinth
Corinth has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Shiloh National Military Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Shiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
16 mi awayBrices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
National Battlefield Site
33 mi awayNatchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
44 mi awayTupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
49 mi awayNatchez Trace Parkway
Parkway
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Corinth
Corinth Library
1023 Fillmore Street, Corinth
Cities Near Corinth
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Corinth?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Corinth FAQ
Is Corinth, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Corinth's median rent is $601/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $44,226/year. Median home value is $177,100.
Is Corinth, Mississippi safe?⌄
Corinth's violent crime rate was 212 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2372 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Corinth, Mississippi?⌄
Alcorn County, which includes Corinth, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Corinth, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Corinth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $601/month and median household income is $44,226/year. The median home value is $177,100. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Corinth, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Corinth is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from