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A city of 12,049 people in Mississippi
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Map of McComb: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1.3%95 of 7,556 acres
Trails0.4 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves38 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About McComb

City in Mississippi, United States
1872Established
12,413Population
11.6 sq miArea
423 ftElevation

McComb is a city in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. The city is approximately 80 miles (130 km) south of Jackson. As of the 2020 census, McComb had a population of 12,413. It is the principal city of the McComb, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code39648, 39649
Area code601, 769
Living in McComb

Housing in McComb

$99K▲ 2.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical McComb home is worth about $99,000, up 2.4% in a year, 50% below the Mississippi typical home.

A balanced market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market96
Sale-to-list90.5%
Sold in May10
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in McComb

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About one in 3 of McComb’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Brookhaven (5%), Magnolia (4%) and Hattiesburg (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Brookhaven
5%
Magnolia
4%
Hattiesburg
3%
Jackson
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in McComb →

Health in McComb

D−

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 26% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Mississippi

2better than MS·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Southwest Ms Regional Medical CenterMccomb · 0.5 mi · ER
Pike County Medical ServicesMccomb · 0.6 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 McComb · CMS · HRSAHealth in McComb →

Natural hazards in McComb

55
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in McComb →

Climate in McComb

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McComb has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 40°Winter
78° / 54°Spring
91° / 70°Summer
79° / 55°Fall
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Schools in McComb

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D

School Grade D

The public schools McComb’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 93% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictMcComb School DistrictSchools9

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.

McComb’s library

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Mccomb Public Library1022 Virginia Avenue · part of Pike-Amite-Walthall Library System
E-books44 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Mccomb Public Library →
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Summit McComb Summit
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