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Metcalfe’s story
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MetcalfeMS
A town of 1,068. Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,068
−23.5% since 2010
Median home value
$72K
Census ACS
Median age
20.6
years
Jobs based here
51
A commuter town
What makes Metcalfe stand out
The thing Metcalfe does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Metcalfe has shrunk 23.5% since 2010
1,067 people in 2010; 1,068 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Metcalfe’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Metcalfe. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Metcalfe beats the Mississippi average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
5 better17 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Metcalfe | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.4% | 13.6% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.3% | 7.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 18.8% | 11.2% |
Delta Health System - the Medical Center
3.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
42nd
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Metcalfe
Most working residents leave Metcalfe for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Greenville (35%), Jackson (7%) and Indianola (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Metcalfe4%
Greenville35%
Jackson7%
Indianola6%
Greenwood3%
13 mi
median commute distance
51
jobs based in Metcalfe
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Metcalfe has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–55°
Spring54–74°
Summer71–91°
Fall54–76°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 12
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Small town
1,068 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Metcalfe
Town in Mississippi, United States
Metcalfe is a town in Washington County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Metcalfe had a population of 816. The county is located on the western border of the state, with the Mississippi River on the west. It is within the Mississippi Delta.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 816
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 125 ft
- ZIP code
- 38760
- Area code
- 662
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