City safety & data profile

McCombMS

McComb, MS is a 13K-resident city in Pike County with a median household income of $40,707.

Pike County, Mississippi. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for McComb, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. McComb has a population larger than 16% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $98,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 84%
By size
$40,707
Median income
$98,700
Median home
27.1%
Poverty rate

The read on McComb

McComb posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the McComb area.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near McComb

Where McComb income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$40,707 Bottom 2% higher than 2% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading McComb, MS beyond the headline numbers

McComb sits inside Pike County, Mississippi, at roughly 31.24°N, -90.45°W. Population 12,661, $40,707 median household income. Median home value $98,700, median rent $873. Poverty rate 27.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: McComb's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 52.1%, then obesity at 47.6%. 1 hospital in/around McComb, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for McComb from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,661
McComb
Median Income
$40,707
-40% vs avg
Median Home Value
$98,700
-57% vs avg
Median Age
36.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pike County) - McComb's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
40K-2%
Median Income
$43,814+26%
Median Home Value
$110,800+35%
Poverty Rate
27.1%-1%
Unemployment
5.8%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for McComb, MS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$873/mo
Poverty Rate
27.1% +91% vs avg
Unemployment 5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.6%
Work From Home 1.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 23.7%
African American 72%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
52.1%
Obesity
47.6%
Short Sleep Duration
44.4%
Physical Inactivity
40.1%
Diabetes
20.1%
Current Smoking
20.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.9%
Current Asthma
11.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 6.6%
Annual Checkup 84.6%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.6%
Stroke
6.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SOUTHWEST MS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MCCOMB · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of McComb, MS? ▼
McComb, MS has a population of 12,661 people, located in Pike County, Mississippi.
What is the median household income in McComb? ▼
The median household income in McComb, MS is $40,707 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27.1%.
What is the median home value in McComb? ▼
The median home value in McComb, MS is $98,700. Median rent is $873/month.
What are the top health concerns in McComb? ▼
The top health indicators in McComb include High Blood Pressure (52.1%), Obesity (47.6%), Short Sleep Duration (44.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in McComb? ▼
McComb has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in McComb? ▼
The median age in McComb, MS is 36.3 years. 14.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

McComb, MS is located in Pike County, Mississippi. With a population of 13K and a $40,707 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the McComb area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using McComb's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the McComb area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare McComb against Mississippi peers on any ranking lens. Explore Mississippi

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Pike County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.