City safety & data profile

Yazoo CityMS

Yazoo City, MS is a 11K-resident city in Yazoo County with a median household income of $28,157.

Yazoo County, Mississippi. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Yazoo City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Yazoo City has a population larger than 8% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $103,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

11K
Population
Top 92%
By size
$28,157
Median income
$103,000
Median home
46.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Yazoo City

Yazoo City posts a median household income higher than 0% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Yazoo City area.

Top 100%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Yazoo City

Where Yazoo City income ranks nationally

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

$28,157 Bottom 1% higher than 0% 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 Yazoo City, MS beyond the headline numbers

Yazoo City sits inside Yazoo County, Mississippi, at roughly 32.86°N, -90.41°W. Population 11,245, $28,157 median household income. Median home value $103,000, median rent $767. Poverty rate 46.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Yazoo City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 56.1%, then obesity at 55.3%. 1 hospital in/around Yazoo City, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
11,245
Yazoo City
Median Income
$28,157
-59% vs avg
Median Home Value
$103,000
-55% vs avg
Median Age
34
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Yazoo County) - Yazoo City'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
25K-12%
Median Income
$39,295+49%
Median Home Value
$153,800+140%
Poverty Rate
30.8%-13%
Unemployment
9.7%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Yazoo City, MS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$767/mo
Poverty Rate
46.7% +229% vs avg
Unemployment 12.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 13.4%
Work From Home 0.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 9.9%
African American 88.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
56.1%
Obesity
55.3%
Physical Inactivity
48.9%
Short Sleep Duration
46.1%
Current Smoking
25.7%
Diabetes
24.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
21%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.5%
Current Asthma
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 5%
Annual Checkup 84.2%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
9.7%
Binge Drinking
9.3%
Stroke
7.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Yazoo City, MS? ▼
Yazoo City, MS has a population of 11,245 people, located in Yazoo County, Mississippi.
What is the median household income in Yazoo City? ▼
The median household income in Yazoo City, MS is $28,157 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 46.7%.
What is the median home value in Yazoo City? ▼
The median home value in Yazoo City, MS is $103,000. Median rent is $767/month.
What are the top health concerns in Yazoo City? ▼
The top health indicators in Yazoo City include High Blood Pressure (56.1%), Obesity (55.3%), Physical Inactivity (48.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Yazoo City? ▼
Yazoo City has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Yazoo City? ▼
The median age in Yazoo City, MS is 34 years. 13.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Yazoo City, MS is located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. With a population of 11K and a $28,157 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Yazoo City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Canton, MS 14K Madison, MS 26K Ridgeland, MS 24K Clinton, MS 25K Jackson, MS 154K Pearl, MS 26K Vicksburg, MS 23K Byram, MS 12K
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Using Yazoo City'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 Yazoo City 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.
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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 (Yazoo 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.