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Prentiss, MS
Town in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.
Population
938
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
314
ZIP codes
0
Prentiss and its ZIP codes
Prentiss at a glance
- Prentiss is about 5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $30,667 a year, 46% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,100 (55% below Mississippi) and median rent is $822 a month.
Local data for Prentiss, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prentiss, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,667
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$76,100
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (79), Italian Americans (28), German Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Davis County. PPP loans are for Prentiss.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,088
2,202 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,660
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.6M
FY 2026, $6,326 per person
How people get to work
Prentiss, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled17.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prentiss, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prentiss, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
22.0%
U.S. 12.1% +9.9 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Prentiss
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver CreekTown | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| BassfieldTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| New HebronTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MonticelloTown | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Mount OliveTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| CollinsCity | 18 mi | 8 |
| MageeCity | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| SeminaryTown | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| SumrallTown | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| ColumbiaCity | 24 mi | 11.2 |
| MendenhallCity | 25 mi | 5.3 |
| FoxworthCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| GeorgetownTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| MizeTown | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| D'LoTown | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| KokomoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prentiss, MS in?
- Prentiss is in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Prentiss, MS?
- About 938 people live in Prentiss, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prentiss?
- Nearby places include Silver Creek (7.8 mi), Bassfield (11 mi), New Hebron (11 mi), Monticello (14 mi), Mount Olive (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023