HeidelbergMS
A town of 756. A regional job hub with 325 jobs.
What makes Heidelberg stand out
The 2 things Heidelberg does most differently from other towns.
756 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Heidelberg’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Heidelberg. Another town gets a different order.
About one in eight working residents works right in Heidelberg
Most working residents leave Heidelberg for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Laurel (34%), Jackson (6%) and Meridian (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Heidelberg home is worth about $120K
The typical Heidelberg home is worth about $120,000, about the same as a year ago, 39% below the Mississippi typical home.
Typical home value
Mild winters, hot summers
Heidelberg has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
Crime reported in Heidelberg
7 crimes were reported in Heidelberg in 2025: 4 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Heidelberg is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Heidelberg is
Heidelberg beats the Mississippi average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Heidelberg | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 8.9% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 20.1% | 11.2% |
Heidelberg’s public schools outperform 59% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Heidelberg’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 59% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg Jr. High School | 7–8 | 104 | B− |
| Heidelberg High School | 9–12 | 246 | C+ |
Every workday, about 301 people come to Heidelberg for work
Where Heidelberg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Heidelberg
3 notable people were born in Heidelberg.
About Heidelberg
Town in Mississippi, United States
Heidelberg (locally /ˈhaɪ.dɫ̩.bɚɡ/) is a town in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Heidelberg had a population of 637.
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- Population
- 637
- Area
- 5.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 344 ft
- ZIP code
- 39439
- Area code
- 601