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Steens, MS

Steens, MS.

Population: 2,616 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Steens, MS is $222,132 — up 1.3% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$222,132

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$222,132
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.8%
10-year appreciation
+45.1%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$222,323
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
8
1-year forecast
+0.5%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus (8.2 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)

Annual precipitation
60.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (43 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Shockley Field Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) (8 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
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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)
-165 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
11.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$625
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
61.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,000
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

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

How it compares

SteensState medianUS median
Median home value$222,132$154,088$289,727
Median annual property tax$625$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 Steens, MS?
$222,132.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Steens, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Steens, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Steens, MS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Steens, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Steens, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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