A town of 1,377, settled in 1907. Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Marks does most differently from other towns.
1,735 people in 2010; 1,377 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Marks. Another town gets a different order.
Marks beats the Mississippi average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Marks | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.7% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 20.1% | 11.2% |
Marks has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
The public schools Marks’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Connection Private | PK–1 | 72 | |
| Quitman County Middle School | 5–8 | 265 | C |
Most working residents leave Marks for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Memphis (9%), Batesville (9%) and Clarksdale (6%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
6 notable people were born in Marks.
City in Mississippi, United States
Marks is a city in and the county seat of Quitman County, Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,444.
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