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SenatobiaMS

A town of 8,380, settled in 1860. Nearly 0.5% of it is conserved land.

Population
8,380
+2.3% since 2010
Typical home
$249K
+5.5% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
30.9
years
Jobs based here
4,047
Balanced

What makes Senatobia stand out

The 3 things Senatobia does most differently from other towns.

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Grand Trunk 6228 and Illinois Central 6118
2006 · Grand Trunk 6228 and Illinois Central 6118 · Wikimedia Commons
Senatobia’s story

166 years in pictures

12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 10 places on the National Register.

CSX SD40-2 8449 In Senatobia, MissSenatobia MS 001Senatobia MS 002
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College town

15% of Senatobia is in college

College Scorecard · IPEDS

Senatobia’s report card

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Outdoors

0.5% of Senatobia is conserved land

4.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.

#16for trails in MS
0.5%
conserved · 53 of 9,970 acres
4.8 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Gabbert Park0.1 mi2
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing

A typical Senatobia home is worth about $249K

The typical Senatobia home is worth about $249,000, up 5.5% in a year, 26% above the Mississippi typical home.

$249KZillow home value

Typical home value

Senatobia$249K
Mississippi$198K
Market temperature
BalancedA seller's marketBuyer’sSeller’s
116
days on market
99.2%
sale-to-list price
+5.5%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health

Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns

Senatobia beats the Mississippi average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.

C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
7 better23 too close to call2 worse
What stands outSenatobiaMS
Fewer adults with heart disease6%7.5%
Fewer adults with diabetes12.4%15.5%
Fewer adults treating high blood pressure74.7%79.7%
Highland Hills Medical Center
1.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
70th
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools

Senatobia’s public schools outperform 60% of Mississippi districts

The public schools Senatobia’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

BSchool Grade
SchoolGradesStudentsGrade
Senatobia Elementary SchoolPK–5879B
Senatobia Middle School6–8407B
Senatobia High School9–12468B+
Sen./Tate Co. Optional Learning Cen1–12—Not graded
Magnolia Heights School PrivatePK–12696
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Safety

Less crime per resident than 34% of U.S. towns

Senatobia reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 66% report less.

CSafety Grade

Violent crime per 1,000 residents

Senatobia2.7
Mississippi2.2
U.S.3.3

Property crime per 1,000 residents

Senatobia13.4
Mississippi13.1
U.S.15.5
34th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
40th
percentile among MS towns
23
violent crimes reported in 2025
113
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate

Mild winters, hot summers

Senatobia has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

91°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter34–53°
Spring51–73°
Summer70–90°
Fall52–74°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 20
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute

About one in five working residents works right in Senatobia

Most working residents leave Senatobia for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are Memphis (14%), Southaven (9%) and Olive Branch (7%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

19%work in town

Where working residents work

In Senatobia19%
Memphis14%
Southaven9%
Olive Branch7%
Hernando6%
25 mi
median commute distance
4,047
jobs based in Senatobia
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards

Low risk, with earthquakes at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
39Low riskLowerHigher
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
8
paid flood claims since 1978
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →

Famous people from Senatobia

11 notable people were born in Senatobia.

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About Senatobia

City in Mississippi, United States

Official town website ↗

Senatobia is a city in and the county seat of Tate County, Mississippi, United States; it is the 16th-largest municipality in the Memphis metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Senatobia had a population of 8,354. It is home to Northwest Mississippi Community College, a state community college providing two-year academic and technical degree programs. Also located in Senatobia is the Baddour Center, a residential-care facility for intellectually disabled adults.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1860
Population
8,354
Area
16 sq mi
Elevation
289 ft
ZIP code
38668
Area code
662

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