NettletonMS
A town of 1,853. Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns.
What makes Nettleton stand out
The 2 things Nettleton does most differently from other towns.
96% of working residents leave Nettleton for work
Where Nettleton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Nettleton’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nettleton. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Nettleton beats the Mississippi average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Nettleton | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 8.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 39% | 34% |
Most working residents commute out of Nettleton
Most working residents leave Nettleton for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Tupelo (32%), Amory (7%) and Aberdeen (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Nettleton 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.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Nettleton home is worth about $159K
The typical Nettleton home is worth about $159,000, up 4.6% in a year, 19% below the Mississippi typical home.
Typical home value
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
Nettleton’s public schools outperform 53% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Nettleton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 53% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton Primary School | K–2 | 220 | B |
| Nettleton Elementary School | 3–5 | 215 | B |
| Nettleton Junior High | 6–8 | 243 | Not graded |
| Nettleton High School | 9–13 | 316 | C+ |
About Nettleton
City in Mississippi, United States
Nettleton is a city in Lee and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The population was 1,935 at the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1888, the town was named after George Henry Nettleton, president of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad (KCM&B).
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- Population
- 1,935
- Area
- 4.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 259 ft
- ZIP code
- 38858
- Area code
- 662