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Schlater, MS
Town in Leflore County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38952.
Population
187
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
162
ZIP codes
1
Schlater and its ZIP codes
Schlater at a glance
- Schlater is about 2.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Schlater, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leflore County. PPP loans are for Schlater.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,584
12,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,765
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $7,218 per person
PPP loans
$1.9M
36 loans, 271 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Schlater, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
528
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
60.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schlater, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
23.0%
U.S. 12.1% +10.9 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Schlater
1 in or overlapping Schlater. Population shown
Cities near Schlater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Itta BenaCity | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| SunflowerTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| RulevilleCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| GreenwoodCity | 13 mi | 12.3 |
| GlendoraVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| DrewCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| MoorheadCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| SidonTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Morgan CityTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| WebbTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| IndianolaCity | 22 mi | 8.6 |
| BoyleTown | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| SumnerTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| CrugerTown | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Schlater, MS in?
- Schlater is in Leflore County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Schlater, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Schlater include 38952.
- What is the population of Schlater, MS?
- About 187 people live in Schlater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Schlater?
- Nearby places include Mississippi Valley State University (8.4 mi), Itta Bena (9.7 mi), Doddsville (10 mi), Sunflower (13 mi), Ruleville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023