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French Camp’s story
French Camp in pictures
8 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
French CampMS
A town of 272. A regional job hub with 181 jobs.
Photo: WhisperToMe · Public domain
Population
272
residents
Typical home
$176K
−6.3% in a year
Household income
$98K
median
Median age
31.3
years
Jobs based here
181
A job hub
What makes French Camp stand out
The 2 things French Camp does most differently from other towns.
Small town
272 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
French Camp’s report card
Now in French Camp
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Residents weigh in
Live in French Camp? Is a B+ for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in French Camp’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →85°
Partly Cloudy
H 92° · L 70°
Local news
All →- French Camp vs Away - Boys Varsity Football 10/09/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- French Camp vs Away - Boys Middle School Football 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 14
- Leah JonesSports Illustrated · Sep 8
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in French Camp. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of French Camp
Most working residents leave French Camp for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Ackerman (12%), Louisville (8%) and Weir (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In French Camp4%
Ackerman12%
Louisville8%
Weir6%
Starkville4%
23 mi
median commute distance
181
jobs based in French Camp
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
French Camp’s public schools outperform 68% of Mississippi districts
The public schools French Camp’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Camp Elementary | K–6 | 118 | A− |
| French Camp Academy Private | 7–12 | 199 | |
| French Camp Academy Private | 7–12 | 194 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
French Camp has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring50–74°
Summer68–90°
Fall51–76°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy French Camp is
French Camp beats the Mississippi average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
32 measures vs. Mississippi
5 better24 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | French Camp | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.3% | 16.8% |
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 56.2% | 61.8% |
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
12.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical French Camp home is worth about $176K
The typical French Camp home is worth about $176,000, down 6.3% in a year, 11% below the Mississippi typical home.
$176KZillow home value
Typical home value
French Camp$176K
Mississippi$198K
−6.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A job hub
Every workday, about 177 people come to French Camp for work
Where French Camp’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
181jobs based in French Camp
4%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About French Camp
Town in Mississippi, United States
French Camp is a town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, French Camp had a population of 256.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 256
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 413 ft
- ZIP code
- 39745
- Area code
- 662
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