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Philadelphia, MS

Philadelphia, MS.

Population: 23,778 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Philadelphia, MS is $141,211 — down 1.4% over the past year. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,211

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,211
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
-3.7%
5-year appreciation
-4.2%
10-year appreciation
+22.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$157,489
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
43
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-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
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST, CHOCTAW CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Schools include
NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NESHOBA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, NESHOBA CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Creosote Works, Inc. (24.9 mi)
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
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Barrett Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NESHOBA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHOCTAW HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+30 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$950
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
56.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,989
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

PhiladelphiaState medianUS median
Median home value$141,211$154,088$289,727
Median annual property tax$950$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 Philadelphia, MS?
$141,211.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Philadelphia, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Philadelphia, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Philadelphia, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Philadelphia, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Philadelphia, MS?
10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Philadelphia, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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