About
Life in McComb
McComb is a community of 12,202 people in Mississippi. The median household income is $40,515, median rent runs about $873 per month, and median home values are around $98,700. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
McComb at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
27.1%
Foreign-Born
0.9%
Broadband Internet
79.8%
of households
Population Growth
-5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.9% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in McComb: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In McComb, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (28.6%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
45.0%
of households
Married Couples
21.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
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 8% below MS average
Rent, home values, and income in McComb
In McComb, rent runs 8% below the MS average, and home values are 42% below the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,282
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $90,765 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above MS average
Unemployment in McComb
Unemployment in Pike County, which includes McComb, is 1.2 percentage points higher than the MS average.
Unemployment rate
McComb: Pike County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pike County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What McComb Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How McComb residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In McComb, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 64 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Regional airport · few flights421k passengers boarded in 2025
- 87 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M 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 McComb Police Department, so there's no reliable local crime rate to show for McComb.
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pike County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pike County, which includes McComb, the most common type is excessive heat, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2024 | 7 | Tornado | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Excessive Heat | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $155,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
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
Pike County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tangipahoa Parish, LA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 43 miles from McComb) is typically good — 97 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
97
per year
Moderate Days
25
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Tangipahoa Parish, LA (43 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
McComb has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
60.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
84
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 38°F | 6.40" |
| Feb | 64°F | 42°F | 5.13" |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 5.51" |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 5.02" |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.55" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 5.18" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.95" |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 5.83" |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 4.30" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 3.79" |
| Nov | 69°F | 45°F | 3.91" |
| Dec | 62°F | 41°F | 5.03" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in McComb
McComb has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
15.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Southwest Ms Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Beacham Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.8 mi away · Magnolia
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 McComb
McComb's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.6%
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: Natchez National Historical Park, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for McComb
McComb has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Natchez National Historical Park (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Natchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayVicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
80 mi awayNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in McComb
Mccomb Public Library
1022 Virginia Avenue, Mccomb
Alpha Center Library
414 Mccomb Street, Mccomb
Cities Near McComb
The closest cities within 60 miles
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McComb FAQ
Is McComb, Mississippi affordable?⌄
McComb's median rent is $873/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $40,707/year. Median home value is $98,700.
What is the job market like in McComb, Mississippi?⌄
Pike County, which includes McComb, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in McComb, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in McComb is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $873/month and median household income is $40,707/year. The median home value is $98,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in McComb, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in McComb is 21 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