WoodvilleMS
A town of 1,037. Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,037
−15.3% since 2010
Typical home
$127K
+6.6% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Jobs based here
212
Balanced
What makes Woodville stand out The 3 things Woodville does most differently from other towns.
1862 · Recto West Feliciana Rail Road Company (Mississippi) 2 dollars 1862 · Wikimedia Commons
Woodville’s story
Woodville in pictures
21 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 8 places on the National Register.
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A shrinking town Woodville has shrunk 15.3% since 2010 1,096 people in 2010; 1,037 today.
What’s changed most in Woodville? 1,096 2010
928 2020
1,037 Today
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The data Ordered by what stands out in Woodville. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns Woodville beats the Mississippi average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
D Health Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
What stands out Woodville MS Fewer binge drinkers 10.3% 13.6% More adults treating high blood pressure 83.9% 79.7% More older adults who have lost all their teeth 27% 18.5%
Field Health System
10.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
51st
percentile among MS towns
Housing
A typical Woodville home is worth about $127K The typical Woodville home is worth about $127,000, up 6.6% in a year, 36% below the Mississippi typical home.
$127K Zillow home value
Typical home value Woodville $127K
Mississippi $198K
+6.6%
value change, 1 year
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers Woodville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91° summer high
Typical low → high °F Winter 41–62°
Spring 55–77°
Summer 71–91°
Fall 56–79°
Nov 17
typical first frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65 risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
65 High risk Lower Higher Inland flooding Hurricanes Tornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2001
9
federal disasters paid out here
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Woodville Most working residents leave Woodville for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (6%), St. Francisville (5%) and Baton Rouge (5%). Half commute less than 47 miles.
6% work in town
Where working residents work In Woodville 6%
Jackson 6%
St. Francisville 5%
Baton Rouge 5%
Natchez 5%
47 mi
median commute distance
212
jobs based in Woodville
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Small town 1,037 people, and everyone knows the way In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
What should every visitor to Woodville know? Nearby towns
Landmarks 8 places in Woodville on the National Register of Historic Places.
All landmarks → Famous people from Woodville 15 notable people were born in Woodville.
See all 15 → About Woodville Town in Mississippi, United States
Woodville is one of the oldest towns in Mississippi and is the county seat of Wilkinson County, Mississippi, United States. Its population as of 2020 was 928.
From Wikipedia , licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
Population 928
Area 1.0 sq mi
Elevation 404 ft
ZIP code 39669
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