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Flora, MS
Town in Madison County, Mississippi.
Population
2,331
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
707
ZIP codes
0
Flora and its ZIP codes
Flora at a glance
- Flora is about 11 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,513 a year, 35% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,800 (21% above Mississippi) and median rent is $542 a month.
Local data for Flora, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Flora, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,513
Poverty rate
27.9%
Median home value
$204,800
Median rent
$542/mo
Homeownership
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (213), German Americans (69), Thai Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Flora.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,463
59,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.35B
FY 2026, $12,402 per person
How people get to work
Flora, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Flora, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
788
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
650
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Flora, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Flora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kearney ParkCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.7 |
| BentoniaTown | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| RidgelandCity | 11 mi | 26.3 |
| MadisonCity | 12 mi | 25.2 |
| GluckstadtCity | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| ClintonCity | 14 mi | 41.9 |
| BoltonTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| SatartiaVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| CantonCity | 17 mi | 21.3 |
| JacksonCity | 17 mi | 111.7 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| RaymondCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| FlowoodCity | 21 mi | 28.8 |
| EdwardsTown | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| PearlCity | 22 mi | 25.5 |
| Yazoo CityCity | 23 mi | 10.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Flora, MS in?
- Flora is in Madison County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Flora, MS?
- About 2,331 people live in Flora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Flora?
- Nearby places include Kearney Park (3.2 mi), Bentonia (7.8 mi), Ridgeland (11 mi), Madison (12 mi), Gluckstadt (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023