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Grenada.
About
Life in Grenada
Grenada is a community of 12,484 people in Mississippi. The median household income is $46,303, median rent runs about $799 per month, and median home values are around $145,600. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Grenada at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Foreign-Born
1.2%
Broadband Internet
82.7%
of households
Population Growth
-4.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Grenada: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Grenada, the largest foreign-born group is from India (88.3%), and 2.1% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
24.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.2%
of households
Married Couples
28.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 16% below MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Grenada
In Grenada, rent runs 16% below the MS average, and home values are 14% below the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,398
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $133,025 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MS average
Unemployment in Grenada
Unemployment in Grenada County, which includes Grenada, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Grenada: Grenada County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Grenada County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Grenada Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17 min avg
How Grenada residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Grenada, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 68 mi
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)
Regional airport · few flights18k 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 6% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Grenada runs 6% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
349.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,247.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Grenada Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
55.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Grenada County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Grenada County, which includes Grenada, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $134,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $486,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $225,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Flash Flood | $548,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $742,000 |
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
Grenada County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Yalobusha County, MS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Grenada) is typically good — 342 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
342
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Yalobusha County, MS (18 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Grenada has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
61.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
70
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
99
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 5.08" |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 5.78" |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.61" |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 6.42" |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 5.53" |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 4.85" |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 5.43" |
| Aug | 92°F | 69°F | 3.58" |
| Sep | 87°F | 62°F | 4.36" |
| Oct | 77°F | 50°F | 3.56" |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 4.84" |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 6.49" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Grenada
Grenada has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada
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.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Grenada
Grenada's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
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, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Grenada
Grenada has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
35 mi awayNatchez Trace Parkway
Parkway
45 mi awayTupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
70 mi awayNatchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
74 mi awayBrices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
National Battlefield Site
80 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Grenada
Elizabeth Jones Library
1050 Fairfield Avenue, Grenada
Cities Near Grenada
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Grenada FAQ
Is Grenada, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Grenada's median rent is $802/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $46,303/year. Median home value is $145,600.
Is Grenada, Mississippi safe?⌄
Grenada's violent crime rate was 350 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2248 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Grenada, Mississippi?⌄
Grenada County, which includes Grenada, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Grenada, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Grenada is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $802/month and median household income is $46,303/year. The median home value is $145,600. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Grenada, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Grenada is 17 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