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Summit, MS
Town in Pike County, Mississippi.
Population
2,451
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,062
ZIP codes
0
Summit and its ZIP codes
Summit at a glance
- Summit is about 17 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $29,375, 48% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,600 (33% below Mississippi) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Summit, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Summit, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,375
Poverty rate
45.8%
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (97), Irish Americans (51), Italian Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Summit.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,446
14,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,327
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$300M
FY 2026, $7,436 per person
How people get to work
Summit, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Summit, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
60.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Summit, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Summit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCombCity | 3.5 mi | 11.8 |
| FernwoodCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| MagnoliaCity | 8.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| OsykaTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| BrookhavenCity | 21 mi | 21.6 |
| LibertyTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| TylertownTown | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| Kentwood, LATown | 24 mi | 7.1 |
| BudeTown | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| Tangipahoa, LAVillage | 28 mi | 1 |
| KokomoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.7 |
| MonticelloTown | 28 mi | 4.2 |
| MeadvilleTown | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| WessonTown | 29 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Summit, MS in?
- Summit is in Pike County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Summit, MS?
- About 2,451 people live in Summit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Summit?
- Nearby places include McComb (3.5 mi), Fernwood (6.6 mi), Magnolia (8.2 mi), Bogue Chitto (10 mi), Osyka (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023