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West, MS
Town in Holmes County, Mississippi.
Population
175
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
314
ZIP codes
0
West and its ZIP codes
West at a glance
- West is about 5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for West, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holmes County. PPP loans are for West.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,669
2,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $7,862 per person
Environment and hazard risk
West, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
62.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.9%
U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts
Diabetes
25.1%
U.S. 12.1% +13.0 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near West
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DurantCity | 9.1 mi | 2.2 |
| VaidenTown | 9.3 mi | 2.1 |
| SallisTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| KosciuskoCity | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| LexingtonCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| GoodmanTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| EthelTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| KilmichaelTown | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| WinonaCity | 21 mi | 13.5 |
| CarrolltonTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| French CampTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| North CarrolltonTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| PickensTown | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| McCoolTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| TchulaTown | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| StewartCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West, MS in?
- West is in Holmes County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of West, MS?
- About 175 people live in West, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West?
- Nearby places include Durant (9.1 mi), Vaiden (9.3 mi), Sallis (12 mi), Kosciusko (15 mi), Lexington (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023