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Greenwood.
About
Life in Greenwood
If you're considering a move to Greenwood, understand you're looking at a small Delta city of about 14,000 people where housing costs won't break the bank—median home prices hover around $108,900 and rent averages $678 a month—but you're also moving into a place dealing with real economic headwinds, including a declining population and a median household income of $35,473. What keeps people here is a tight-knit community with deep roots, particularly a strong African American cultural heritage tied to blues history—B.B. King's first broadcast happened at a local radio station in 1940, and several Mississippi Blues Trail markers document the city's musical significance.
Greenwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
28.4%
Foreign-Born
1.2%
Broadband Internet
70.3%
of households
Population Growth
-8.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Greenwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greenwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (57.7%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.9%
of households
Married Couples
29.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
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 29% below MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Greenwood
In Greenwood, rent runs 29% below the MS average, and home values are 36% below the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,447
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $82,656 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.4 pts above MS average
Unemployment in Greenwood
Unemployment in Leflore County, which includes Greenwood, is 2.4 percentage points higher than the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Greenwood: Leflore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Leflore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Greenwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Greenwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greenwood, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 46 mi
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH)
Regional airport · few flights7,243 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.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
The FBI has no complete year of crime data between 2018 and 2025 for the Greenwood Police Department, so there's no reliable local crime rate to show for Greenwood.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
73.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Leflore County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Leflore County, which includes Greenwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $115,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Drought | $16,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $121,500 |
| 2021 | 7 | Sleet | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $53,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Flash Flood | $550,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Flash Flood | $128,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Leflore County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bolivar County, MS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 44 miles from Greenwood) is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bolivar County, MS (44 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greenwood has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 35°F | 4.52" |
| Feb | 59°F | 38°F | 5.04" |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 4.76" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 5.82" |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 4.44" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 3.74" |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.21" |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 3.83" |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 3.41" |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.86" |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 5.33" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greenwood
Greenwood has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
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.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greenwood
Greenwood's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenwood
Greenwood has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
33 mi awayNatchez Trace Parkway
Parkway
70 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
72 mi awayMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayVicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
88 mi awayPoverty Point National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayTupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greenwood
Greenwood-Leflore Public Library
405 West Washington Street, Greenwood
Jodie E. Wilson Branch Library
209-1/2 East Martin Luther King Jr., Greenwood
Cities Near Greenwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Greenwood FAQ
Is Greenwood, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Greenwood's median rent is $678/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $35,473/year. Median home value is $108,900.
What is the job market like in Greenwood, Mississippi?⌄
Leflore County, which includes Greenwood, has an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greenwood, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Greenwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $678/month and median household income is $35,473/year. The median home value is $108,900. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greenwood, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Greenwood is 22 minutes, which is about 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