City safety & data profile

NatchezMS

Natchez, MS is a 15K-resident city in Adams County with a median household income of $36,735.

Adams County, Mississippi. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Natchez, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Natchez has a population larger than 28% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $119,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 72%
By size
$36,735
Median income
$119,400
Median home
33.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Natchez

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

Top 99%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Natchez

Where Natchez income ranks nationally

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

$36,735 Bottom 1% higher than 1% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $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 Natchez, MS beyond the headline numbers

Natchez sits inside Adams County, Mississippi, at roughly 31.56°N, -91.40°W. Population 15,128, $36,735 median household income. Median home value $119,400, median rent $806. Poverty rate 33.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Natchez's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 52.1%, then obesity at 41.2%. 1 hospital in/around Natchez, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
15,128
Natchez
Median Income
$36,735
-46% vs avg
Median Home Value
$119,400
-48% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Adams County) - Natchez'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
29K-11%
Median Income
$43,644+59%
Median Home Value
$108,700+34%
Poverty Rate
27%-5%
Unemployment
6.4%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Natchez, MS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$806/mo
Poverty Rate
33.7% +137% vs avg
Unemployment 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.3%
Work From Home 3.8%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 34.6%
African American 62.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
52.1%
Obesity
41.2%
Physical Inactivity
41%
Short Sleep Duration
39.2%
Diabetes
21%
Current Smoking
19.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
13%
Current Asthma
10.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 8.4%
Annual Checkup 84.5%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.7%
Stroke
6.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Natchez, MS?
Natchez, MS has a population of 15,128 people, located in Adams County, Mississippi.
What is the median household income in Natchez?
The median household income in Natchez, MS is $36,735 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 33.7%.
What is the median home value in Natchez?
The median home value in Natchez, MS is $119,400. Median rent is $806/month.
What are the top health concerns in Natchez?
The top health indicators in Natchez include High Blood Pressure (52.1%), Obesity (41.2%), Physical Inactivity (41%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Natchez?
Natchez has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Natchez?
The median age in Natchez, MS is 38.3 years. 27.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Natchez, MS is located in Adams County, Mississippi. With a population of 15K and a $36,735 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 Natchez area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Natchez'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 Natchez 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 Natchez 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 (Adams 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.