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Yazoo City.
About
Life in Yazoo City
Yazoo City is a community of 10,270 people in Mississippi. The median household income is $28,157, median rent runs about $767 per month, and median home values are around $103,000. Unemployment is low at 4.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Yazoo City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
46.7%
Foreign-Born
0.1%
Broadband Internet
75.0%
of households
Population Growth
-6.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.1% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Yazoo City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Yazoo City, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (40.0%), and 0.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.0%
of households
Married Couples
24.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
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 20% below MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Yazoo City
In Yazoo City, rent runs 20% below the MS average, and home values are 39% below the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,556
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
33.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $68,484 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above MS average
Unemployment in Yazoo City
Unemployment in Yazoo County, which includes Yazoo City, is 1 percentage points higher than the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Yazoo City: Yazoo County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Yazoo County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute22.1 min avg
How Yazoo City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Yazoo City, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 43 mi
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
Small hub600k 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 Yazoo City Police Department, so there's no reliable local crime rate to show for Yazoo City.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
71.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yazoo County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yazoo County, which includes Yazoo City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $552,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $401,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Drought | $751,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $304,700 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $539,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $475,000 |
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
Yazoo County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hinds County, MS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 41 miles from Yazoo City) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
198
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hinds County, MS (41 mi away)
Climate94°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Yazoo City has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
60.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
36
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
92
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 5.69" |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 5.57" |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 5.94" |
| Apr | 79°F | 56°F | 6.58" |
| May | 86°F | 65°F | 5.74" |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 4.37" |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 4.02" |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 4.51" |
| Sep | 91°F | 68°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 4.27" |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 4.57" |
| Dec | 61°F | 41°F | 5.81" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Yazoo City
Yazoo City has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.6%
of residents
Baptist Medical Center-yazoo
Critical Access 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.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Yazoo City
Yazoo City's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 13.4% 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
13.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Yazoo City
Yazoo City has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
38 mi awayVicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
43 mi awayPoverty Point National Monument
National Monument
60 mi awayEmmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Yazoo City
B. S. Ricks Memorial Library
310 North Main Street, Yazoo City
Cities Near Yazoo City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Yazoo City FAQ
Is Yazoo City, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Yazoo City's median rent is $767/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $28,157/year. Median home value is $103,000.
What is the job market like in Yazoo City, Mississippi?⌄
Yazoo County, which includes Yazoo City, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Yazoo City, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Yazoo City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $767/month and median household income is $28,157/year. The median home value is $103,000. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Yazoo City, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Yazoo City 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