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Cruger, MS
Town in Holmes County, Mississippi.
Population
368
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
382
ZIP codes
0
Cruger and its ZIP codes
Cruger at a glance
- Cruger is about 6.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Cruger, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holmes County. PPP loans are for Cruger.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,669
2,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $7,862 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cruger, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cruger, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.5%
U.S. 33.3% +18.2 pts
Diabetes
25.9%
U.S. 12.1% +13.8 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Cruger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SidonTown | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Morgan CityTown | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| TchulaTown | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Itta BenaCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| GreenwoodCity | 13 mi | 12.3 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BelzoniCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| LexingtonCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| MoorheadCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| InvernessTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| IsolaTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Silver CityTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| CarrolltonTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| North CarrolltonTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| SchlaterTown | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| SunflowerTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cruger, MS in?
- Cruger is in Holmes County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Cruger, MS?
- About 368 people live in Cruger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cruger?
- Nearby places include Sidon (6.1 mi), Morgan City (7.4 mi), Tchula (9.6 mi), Itta Bena (13 mi), Greenwood (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023