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Blue Mountain, MS
Town in Tippah County, Mississippi.
Population
1,232
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
750
ZIP codes
0
Blue Mountain and its ZIP codes
Blue Mountain at a glance
- Blue Mountain is about 12 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,667 a year, 12% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,700 (53% below Mississippi) and median rent is $718 a month.
Local data for Blue Mountain, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blue Mountain, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,667
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$79,700
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
26.5
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (94), Irish Americans (53), Honduran Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tippah County. PPP loans are for Blue Mountain.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,660
7,209 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $5,955 per person
How people get to work
Blue Mountain, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.1%
- Carpooled26.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blue Mountain, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blue Mountain, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Blue Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RipleyCity | 6.3 mi | 11.4 |
| MyrtleTown | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Hickory FlatTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| DumasTown | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| FalknerTown | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| New AlbanyCity | 12 mi | 18.2 |
| AshlandTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Snow Lake ShoresTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Potts CampTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| ChalybeateCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| WalnutTown | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| JumpertownTown | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Blue SpringsVillage | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| EcruTown | 23 mi | 6.7 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blue Mountain, MS in?
- Blue Mountain is in Tippah County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Blue Mountain, MS?
- About 1,232 people live in Blue Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blue Mountain?
- Nearby places include Ripley (6.3 mi), Myrtle (9.4 mi), Hickory Flat (10 mi), Dumas (11 mi), Falkner (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023