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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Town numbers

ZIP code39439

Area code601

Living in Heidelberg

Housing in Heidelberg

$120K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Heidelberg home is worth about $120,000, about the same as a year ago, 39% below the Mississippi typical home.

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Safety in Heidelberg

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Not graded

Heidelberg has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent3

Property4

Reported in 20257

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Heidelberg

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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.

Laurel

34%

Jackson

Meridian

Ellisville

12%Work in townlive and work in Heidelberg 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 325Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Heidelberg →

Health in Heidelberg

Compared with Mississippi

3better than MS·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 2▲ 1▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.9%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 84.6%More adults treating high blood pressureMS 79.7% · better 20.1%More adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · worse

Care nearby

South Central Reg Med CtrLaurel · 16.7 mi · ER

Jasper Medical/Dental ClinicHeidelberg · 1.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Heidelberg · CMS · HRSAHealth in Heidelberg →

Natural hazards in Heidelberg

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes

8Does Heidelberg flood?paid flood claims since 1998 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Heidelberg

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Heidelberg →

Climate in Heidelberg

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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.

61° / 38°Winter

77° / 52°Spring

91° / 69°Summer

78° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Heidelberg get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 12, with the last in spring around Mar 12.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Heidelberg →

Schools in Heidelberg

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School Grade B

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.

DistrictEast Jasper School DistrictSchools2

Heidelberg Jr. High School B-Middle · Grades 7–8 · 104 students Heidelberg High School C+High · Grades 9–12 · 246 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.