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Kossuth, MS
Village in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
Population
223
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
231
ZIP codes
0
Kossuth and its ZIP codes
Kossuth at a glance
- Kossuth is about 3.7 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Kossuth, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alcorn County. PPP loans are for Kossuth.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,130
13,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$262M
FY 2026, $7,532 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kossuth, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kossuth, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Kossuth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BiggersvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2 |
| CorinthCity | 8.8 mi | 30.2 |
| RienziTown | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| Chewalla, TNCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| JumpertownTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Guys, TNTown | 12 mi | 11.4 |
| FarmingtonTown | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| GlenTown | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| ChalybeateCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Essary Springs, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Ramer, TNCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| JacintoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BoonevilleCity | 15 mi | 25.8 |
| Pocahontas, TNCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Eastview, TNTown | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| Michie, TNTown | 17 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kossuth, MS in?
- Kossuth is in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Kossuth, MS?
- About 223 people live in Kossuth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kossuth?
- Nearby places include Biggersville (5 mi), Corinth (8.8 mi), Rienzi (9.5 mi), Chewalla, TN (10 mi), Jumpertown (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023