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Inverness, MS
Town in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
Population
740
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
514
ZIP codes
0
Inverness and its ZIP codes
Inverness at a glance
- Inverness is about 8.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,250, 3% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,700 (16% below Mississippi) and median rent is $580 a month.
Local data for Inverness, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Inverness, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,250
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$142,700
Median rent
$580/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (114), Irish Americans (108), Mexican Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sunflower County. PPP loans are for Inverness.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,411
8,082 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $5,991 per person
How people get to work
Inverness, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Inverness, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
400
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
116
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Inverness, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Inverness
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IsolaTown | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| IndianolaCity | 7 mi | 8.6 |
| MoorheadCity | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| SunflowerTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BelzoniCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Morgan CityTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ElizabethCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LelandCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| ArcolaTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Itta BenaCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Silver CityTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| HollandaleCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| StonevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| ShawCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| CrugerTown | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Inverness, MS in?
- Inverness is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Inverness, MS?
- About 740 people live in Inverness, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Inverness?
- Nearby places include Isola (6.3 mi), Indianola (7 mi), Moorhead (8.1 mi), Sunflower (13 mi), Belzoni (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023