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A town of 248. Public schools that outperform most of Mississippi.
What makes Mize stand out
The thing Mize does most differently from other towns.
248 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Mize’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Allyson HandSports Illustrated · Sep 7
- Isabella PittsSports Illustrated · Sep 7
- Adyson CarterSports Illustrated · Sep 7
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mize. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Mize
Most working residents leave Mize for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Magee (17%), Collins (6%) and Laurel (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Mize’s public schools outperform 67% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Mize’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mize Attendance Center | PK–12 | 831 | A− |
| Mize Elementary School | M | — | Not graded |
| Mize High School | M | — | Not graded |
Mild winters, hot summers
Mize 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.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Mize is
Mize beats the Mississippi average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Mize | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.1% | 16.8% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| More adults with depression | 23.4% | 19.5% |
A typical Mize home is worth about $175K
The typical Mize home is worth about $175,000, down 2.2% in a year, 11% below the Mississippi typical home.
Typical home value
99% of working residents leave Mize for work
Where Mize’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Mize
Town in Mississippi, United States
Mize is a town in Smith County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mize had a population of 317. It is the home of the Mississippi Watermelon Festival.
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- Population
- 317
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 295 ft
- ZIP code
- 39116
- Area code
- 601