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Thaxton, MS

Thaxton, MS.

Population: 2,337 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Thaxton, MS is $235,684 — up 8.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $293,000 after a median 174 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,684

Median home value

+8.6%

1-year change

174

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,684
1-year appreciation
+8.6%
3-year appreciation
+26.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$237,529
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
$293,000
Median list price
$301,000
Median price per sqft
$183
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
174 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
7
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.9%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.9%
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
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,682
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,750

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Tupelo National Battlefield (30 mi)
National parks include
Tupelo National Battlefield, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Pontotoc County Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
University Oxford Airport (UOX) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH MS, PONTOTOC HEALTH SERVICE INC CAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+43 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.1%
Median annual property tax
$790
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,339
Average weekly wage
$786
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
26

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

How it compares

ThaxtonState medianUS median
Median home value$235,684$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$293,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market174 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$790$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 Thaxton, MS?
$235,684.
What is the median sale price in Thaxton, MS?
$293,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thaxton, MS?
Median days on market: 174 days.
What is typical rent in Thaxton, 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 Thaxton, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Thaxton, MS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Thaxton, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thaxton, MS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thaxton, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Thaxton, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Thaxton, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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