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Sherman

A town of 600 people in Mississippi

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About Sherman

Town in Mississippi, United States

600Population

1.7 sq miArea

364 ftElevation

Sherman is a town which straddles Lee, Pontotoc, and Union counties in Mississippi. The population was 600 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code38869

Area code662

Living in Sherman

Housing in Sherman

$195K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $195,000 in May 2026.

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Most working residents leave Sherman for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Tupelo (35%), Pontotoc (12%) and New Albany (7%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Tupelo

35%

Pontotoc

12%

New Albany

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1%Work in townlive and work in Sherman 12 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 493Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in Sherman

Compared with Mississippi

6better than MS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

14.4%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethMS 18.5% · better 8.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · better

Care nearby

North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo · 10.6 mi · ER

Mississippicare - 127Tupelo · 9.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Sherman

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Sherman flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Sherman

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Climate in Sherman

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Sherman 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.

54° / 34°Winter

73° / 50°Spring

89° / 68°Summer

74° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Sherman get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 10, with the last in spring around Mar 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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