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Sardis, MS
Town in Panola County, Mississippi.
Population
2,445
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,223
ZIP codes
0
Sardis and its ZIP codes
Sardis at a glance
- Sardis is about 19 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,205, 43% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,600 (51% below Mississippi) and median rent is $703 a month.
Local data for Sardis, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sardis, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,205
Poverty rate
40.7%
Median home value
$82,600
Median rent
$703/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (73), Irish Americans (57), German Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Panola County. PPP loans are for Sardis.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,819
10,737 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,138
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $6,568 per person
How people get to work
Sardis, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sardis, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
58.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sardis, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.1%
U.S. 33.3% +18.8 pts
Diabetes
26.0%
U.S. 12.1% +13.9 pts
Smoking
27.2%
U.S. 12.8% +14.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities near Sardis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ComoTown | 5.7 mi | 1.9 |
| BatesvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 20 |
| SenatobiaCity | 12 mi | 15.6 |
| CourtlandTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| PopeVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| CrenshawTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| ColdwaterTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| SledgeTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| StrayhornCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| FalconTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| DarlingCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
| UniversityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| OxfordCity | 22 mi | 26.6 |
| ArkabutlaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4 |
| TaylorVillage | 22 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sardis, MS in?
- Sardis is in Panola County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Sardis, MS?
- About 2,445 people live in Sardis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sardis?
- Nearby places include Como (5.7 mi), Batesville (8.1 mi), Senatobia (12 mi), Courtland (14 mi), Pope (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023