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Falkner, MS

Falkner, MS.

Population: 2,028 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Falkner, MS is $161,549 — up 1.0% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,549

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,549
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+1.9%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$169,901
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
FALKNER ATTENDANCE CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (27 mi)
National parks include
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Shiloh National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Ripley Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
University Oxford Airport (UOX) (47 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
14.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.7%
Median annual property tax
$748
Households with broadband internet
56.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,727
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Mining, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FalknerState medianUS median
Median home value$161,549$154,088$289,727
Median annual property tax$748$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Falkner, MS?
$161,549.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Falkner, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Falkner, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Falkner, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Falkner, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Falkner, MS?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Falkner, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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