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Kossuth, MS

Kossuth, MS.

Population: 27,308 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kossuth, MS is $180,702 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,900 after a median 69 days on market. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$180,702

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$180,702
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+19.4%
10-year appreciation
+54.8%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$180,968
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$229,900
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
+17.9%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
-0.8%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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
10
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST, CORINTH SCHOOL DIST
Schools include
ALCORN CO VOC COMPLEX, BIGGERSVILLE ELEMENTARY, KOSSUTH HIGH SCHOOL, Alcorn ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL, KOSSUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.7 in
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,245
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,292

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Shiloh National Military Park, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Roscoe Turner Airport (CRX) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MAGNOLIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$914
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
59.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,518
Average weekly wage
$891
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

KossuthState medianUS median
Median home value$180,702$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$229,900$224,950$325,000
Median days on market69 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$914$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 Kossuth, MS?
$180,702.
What is the median sale price in Kossuth, MS?
$229,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Kossuth, MS?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Kossuth, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,046/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kossuth, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado.
Is Kossuth, MS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Kossuth, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kossuth, MS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kossuth, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kossuth, MS?
10 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kossuth, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kossuth, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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