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Chunky, MS
Town in Newton County, Mississippi.
Population
242
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
290
ZIP codes
0
Chunky and its ZIP codes
Chunky at a glance
- Chunky is about 4.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Chunky, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Chunky.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,630
5,081 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,194
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $7,160 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chunky, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
58.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chunky, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Chunky
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HickoryTown | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| NellieburgCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 7.1 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14.2 |
| EnterpriseTown | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| NewtonCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| DecaturTown | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| MeridianCity | 15 mi | 53.7 |
| StonewallTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| MarionTown | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| UnionTown | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| PachutaTown | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| ConehattaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 15.7 |
| LakeTown | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| MontroseTown | 23 mi | 2.7 |
| QuitmanCity | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| Meridian StationCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chunky, MS in?
- Chunky is in Newton County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Chunky, MS?
- About 242 people live in Chunky, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chunky?
- Nearby places include Hickory (5.4 mi), Nellieburg (9.8 mi), Collinsville (12 mi), Enterprise (13 mi), Newton (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023