Pelahatchie is a town in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pelahatchie had a population of 1,272. It is part of the Jackson, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its zip code is 39145.

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Town numbers

ZIP code39145

Area code601

Living in Pelahatchie

Housing in Pelahatchie

$222K▲ 3.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Pelahatchie home is worth about $222,000, up 3.7% in a year, 13% above the Mississippi typical home.

Only 3 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Pelahatchie

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Most working residents leave Pelahatchie for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (17%), Brandon (9%) and Flowood (8%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Jackson

17%

Brandon

Flowood

Ridgeland

7%Work in townlive and work in Pelahatchie 21 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 815Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in Pelahatchie

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Mississippi

1worse than MS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.6%Fewer adults seeing a dentistMS 9.3% · worse

Care nearby

Ochsner Scott RegionalMorton · 8.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Care Clinic, Inc.--PelahatchiePelahatchie · 0.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Pelahatchie · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pelahatchie →

Natural hazards in Pelahatchie

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

2Does Pelahatchie flood?paid flood claims since 2017 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Pelahatchie

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

Climate in Pelahatchie

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Pelahatchie has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

60° / 37°Winter

76° / 52°Spring

91° / 69°Summer

78° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Pelahatchie get?About 1 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 14, with the last in spring around Mar 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Pelahatchie

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School Grade A+

The public schools Pelahatchie’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 95% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictRankin County School DistrictSchools2

Pelahatchie Elementary BElementary · Grades PK–6 · 385 students Pelahatchie High School BHigh · Grades 7–12 · 336 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.