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Belmont, Mississippi

town · Tishomingo County (primary) , Wayne County

At a glance

2,028
Population
$163,200
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$171,413
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$765/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$46,512
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
70.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes24% below
Insurance2% above
Commute cost15% below
For business: Mississippi is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college41 mi
Nearest community college42 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates78.1%
College graduates12.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Tishomingo County Dev Foundation
The page presents the Tishomingo County Development Foundation as a county economic development foundation offering business development resources, relocation incentives, available sites, and programs to help companies locate, expand, or relocate in Tishomingo County. It highlights manufacturing as a major employer and notes the county's competitive incentives, workforce, and transportation options.
region Southern Mississippi Planning & Dev. Dis
SMPDD is a regional planning and development district serving 15 counties and 38 municipalities in South Mississippi, connecting individuals, businesses, and industries to agencies that provide help and funding for seniors and disabled, job seekers resources, business loan programs, economic development and community development tools, and technical assistance and planning.
region TAP Alliance
The TAP Alliance is a regional economic development organization composed of representatives from Tishomingo, Alcorn, and Prentiss counties. The three counties of the TAP Alliance have partnered to strengthen our community as a low-cost, value-centered location for manufacturing and distribution in the United States.
state Electric Power Associations of Mississippi
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi is the unified voice of Mississippi Electric Cooperatives. The page lists 841878 members, 26 electric cooperatives, 98272 miles of energized line, and 3395 employees.
state Entergy Mississippi Economic Development
Mississippi Economic Development is the Entergy Mississippi division providing business and economic development contacts for Mississippi; the page lists regional staff and contact details.
state Mississippi Economic Dev Council
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) serves as the voice for economic development and chamber stakeholders and professionals across Mississippi.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Sites & Buildings
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages in TVA's seven-state region, with site selection services and incentives for businesses.
state Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Economic Development
A Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway organization providing economic development information, including a Membership Directory and lists of TTW Authority Members and TTW Council Board members.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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