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Hickory Flat, MS
Town in Benton County, Mississippi.
Population
544
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
568
ZIP codes
0
Hickory Flat and its ZIP codes
Hickory Flat at a glance
- Hickory Flat is about 9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,722 a year, 38% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Hickory Flat, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hickory Flat, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,722
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (63), Irish Americans (27), Mexican Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Hickory Flat.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,207
1,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55M
FY 2026, $7,199 per person
How people get to work
Hickory Flat, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hickory Flat, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
242
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hickory Flat, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Hickory Flat
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MyrtleTown | 5.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Potts CampTown | 7 mi | 1 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Blue MountainTown | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| New AlbanyCity | 13 mi | 18.2 |
| Snow Lake ShoresTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| AshlandTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| RipleyCity | 16 mi | 11.4 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 18 mi | 12.8 |
| AbbevilleTown | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| DumasTown | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| FalknerTown | 21 mi | 5.1 |
| EcruTown | 21 mi | 6.7 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| ThaxtonTown | 22 mi | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hickory Flat, MS in?
- Hickory Flat is in Benton County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Hickory Flat, MS?
- About 544 people live in Hickory Flat, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hickory Flat?
- Nearby places include Myrtle (5.9 mi), Potts Camp (7 mi), Bethlehem (8.4 mi), Blue Mountain (10 mi), New Albany (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023