City safety & data profile

West PointMS

West Point, MS is a 11K-resident city in Clay County with a median household income of $38,064.

Clay County, Mississippi. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Point, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Point has a population larger than 6% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $153,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 94%
By size
$38,064
Median income
$153,900
Median home
25.6%
Poverty rate

The read on West Point

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

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

Where West Point income ranks nationally

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

$38,064 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 West Point, MS beyond the headline numbers

West Point sits inside Clay County, Mississippi, at roughly 33.61°N, -88.65°W. Population 10,990, $38,064 median household income. Median home value $153,900, median rent $746. Poverty rate 25.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Point's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 52.5%, then obesity at 49.5%. 1 hospital in/around West Point, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
10,990
West Point
Median Income
$38,064
-44% vs avg
Median Home Value
$153,900
-32% vs avg
Median Age
36.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Clay County) - West Point'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
18K-10%
Median Income
$43,125+40%
Median Home Value
$129,100+60%
Poverty Rate
20.9%-21%
Unemployment
7.2%-64%

Economics

Economics indicators for West Point, MS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$746/mo
Poverty Rate
25.6% +80% vs avg
Unemployment 11.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%
Work From Home 3.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 31%
African American 67.3%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
52.5%
Obesity
49.5%
Short Sleep Duration
42.8%
Physical Inactivity
42.2%
Current Smoking
21.7%
Diabetes
20.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.7%
Current Asthma
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 6.6%
Annual Checkup 83.8%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.5%
Stroke
6.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CORPORATION
WEST POINT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of West Point, MS? ▼
West Point, MS has a population of 10,990 people, located in Clay County, Mississippi.
What is the median household income in West Point? ▼
The median household income in West Point, MS is $38,064 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.6%.
What is the median home value in West Point? ▼
The median home value in West Point, MS is $153,900. Median rent is $746/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Point? ▼
The top health indicators in West Point include High Blood Pressure (52.5%), Obesity (49.5%), Short Sleep Duration (42.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in West Point? ▼
West Point has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in West Point? ▼
The median age in West Point, MS is 36.8 years. 16.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Point, MS is located in Clay County, Mississippi. With a population of 11K and a $38,064 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 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the West Point 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 West Point'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 West Point 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 West Point 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 (Clay 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.