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Mccomb, MS

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Demographics

Predominantly BlackSimpson's Diversity Index: 39
Population12,202
Foreign Born0.4%
Population Density1,036people per mi²
Median Age36.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

56/100

44% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Mccomb, Mississippi

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$24k
Comfortable $20k$30k
Luxury $62k+$96k+
Elite (Top 5%) $73k+$113k+
Affordability Ratio

136%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
6
Positive
40
Poor
4
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

1.3mi

Gas

7 within 10 miles

1.2mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

0.5mi

Airport

IAH — George Bush Intercontinental

302.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Mccomb, MS

13.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping4Nearest 5 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$41k+8.7%
46% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$178k
73% below US avg
College Educated
15.9%
55% below US avg
WFH
1.0%
93% below US avg
Homeownership
49.9%
24% below US avg
Median Home
$102k
64% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 63% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+5.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+21.1%
Homicide
0.06 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.17 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.34 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−9.6%
Burglary
1.85 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.20 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.13 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Mccomb, Mississippi
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D-
WeakIJ Grade D-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (50% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season277 days349 frost-free
Annual Rainfall67.5"
Elevation440 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great309 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,036/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Hurricane, Heat Wave, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 555 mi · coast 92 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$17.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew Orleans384k people are 93 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital75 miJackson, MS
Nearest Prison21 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T17:22:45.000Z

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