VardamanMS
A town of 1,100. Healthier than 87% of U.S. towns.
What makes Vardaman stand out
The 3 things Vardaman does most differently from other towns.
Vardaman has shrunk 15.7% since 2010
1,316 people in 2010; 1,100 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Vardaman’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vardaman. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Vardaman beats the Mississippi average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Vardaman | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.4% | 7.6% |
| More uninsured adults | 19.3% | 11.5% |
Less crime per resident than 84% of U.S. towns
Vardaman reports less crime per resident than 84% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
A typical Vardaman home is worth about $129K
The typical Vardaman home is worth about $129,000, down 4.9% in a year, 35% below the Mississippi typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Vardaman
Most working residents leave Vardaman for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (11%), Bruce (6%) and Tupelo (4%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
Where working residents work
Vardaman’s public schools outperform 66% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Vardaman’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 66% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vardaman Attendance Center | PK–12 | 624 | Not graded |
Mild winters, hot summers
Vardaman 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
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
1,100 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Vardaman
Town in Mississippi, United States
Vardaman is a town in Calhoun County, Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, Vardaman had a population of 1,110.
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- Population
- 1,110
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 289 ft
- ZIP code
- 38878
- Area code
- 662