2008 · JohnWeirGrave · Wikimedia Commons
Weir’s story
Weir in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
WeirMS
A town of 704. A typical home worth about $134K.
Photo: WhisperToMe · Public domain
Population
704
residents
Typical home
$134K
−8.3% in a year
Household income
$36K
median
Median age
39.2
years
Jobs based here
232
Balanced
What makes Weir stand out
The 2 things Weir does most differently from other towns.
Small town
704 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Weir. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Weir home is worth about $134K
The typical Weir home is worth about $134,000, down 8.3% in a year, 32% below the Mississippi typical home.
$134KZillow home value
Typical home value
Weir$134K
Mississippi$198K
−8.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Weir’s public schools outperform 68% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Weir’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weir Elementary School | PK–6 | 142 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Weir 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.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring50–74°
Summer68–90°
Fall51–75°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 21
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Weir
Most working residents leave Weir for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Ackerman (14%), Louisville (7%) and Starkville (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Weir5%
Ackerman14%
Louisville7%
Starkville7%
Eupora3%
19 mi
median commute distance
232
jobs based in Weir
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Weir is
Weir beats the Mississippi average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
32 measures vs. Mississippi
3 better25 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Weir | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.4% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.7% | 4.5% |
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
7.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Famous people from Weir
4 notable people were born in Weir.
About Weir
Town in Mississippi, United States
Weir is a town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Weir had a population of 441.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 441
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 472 ft
- ZIP code
- 39772
- Area code
- 662
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