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Chickasaw County, MS
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
Population
16,915
Land area
502sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Chickasaw County
Chickasaw County at a glance
- Chickasaw County is 46% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,586, 23% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,800 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $670 a month.
- Its largest cities are Houston (3,741), Okolona (2,430) and New Houlka (702).
Local data for Chickasaw County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chickasaw County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,586
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$109,800
Prices +28.4% in a year
Median rent
$670/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,342), German Americans (366), Scottish Americans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,463
4,330 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $6,205 per person
PPP loans
$37.04M
1,120 loans, 4,309 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$13.98K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chickasaw County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chickasaw County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
376
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chickasaw County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chickasaw County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chickasaw County, MS?
- Houston is the largest city or town in Chickasaw County, with about 3,741 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chickasaw County?
- Chickasaw County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38850, 38851, 38860, 39776.
- What is the population of Chickasaw County, MS?
- About 16,915 people live in Chickasaw County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chickasaw County?
- Chickasaw County borders Lee County, Monroe County, Pontotoc County, Clay County, Calhoun County, Webster County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023