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Ethel, MS
Town in Attala County, Mississippi.
Population
206
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
353
ZIP codes
0
Ethel and its ZIP codes
Ethel at a glance
- Ethel is about 5.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Ethel, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Attala County. PPP loans are for Ethel.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,061
4,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,371
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $6,263 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ethel, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
444
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
62.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ethel, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ethel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KosciuskoCity | 8.5 mi | 7.5 |
| McCoolTown | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| French CampTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| WeirTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| SallisTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| WestTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| AckermanTown | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| VaidenTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| DurantCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| KilmichaelTown | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| StewartCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| LouisvilleCity | 24 mi | 15.1 |
| RedwaterCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 10.5 |
| NoxapaterTown | 25 mi | 1 |
| CarthageCity | 26 mi | 9.3 |
| Pearl RiverCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ethel, MS in?
- Ethel is in Attala County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Ethel, MS?
- About 206 people live in Ethel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ethel?
- Nearby places include Kosciusko (8.5 mi), McCool (8.8 mi), French Camp (12 mi), Weir (14 mi), Sallis (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023