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.

Memphis, TN

Batesville

Clarksdale

Olive Branch

17%Work in townlive and work in Marks 28 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 493Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Marks →

Health in Marks

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 24% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Mississippi

2better than MS·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.7%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 83.3%More adults treating high blood pressureMS 79.7% · better 20.1%More adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · worse

Care nearby

Quitman Community HospitalMarks · 0.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Children's ClinicClarksdale · 16.1 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 Marks · CMS · HRSAHealth in Marks →

Natural hazards in Marks

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding

53Does Marks flood?paid flood claims since 1980 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Marks

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

Climate in Marks

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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.

54° / 35°Winter

74° / 52°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

75° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Marks get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 7, with the last in spring around Mar 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Marks

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School Grade B

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.

DistrictQuitman County School DistrictSchools2

The Golden ConnectionElementary · Grades PK–1 · 72 students Quitman County Middle School CMiddle · Grades 5–8 · 265 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.