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Corinth, Mississippi

city · Alcorn County (primary) , Perry County

At a glance

14,323
Population
$177,100
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$179,788
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$601/mo
Median rent
55% below U.S. median
$44,226
Median household income
44% below U.S. median
18.9 min
Average commute
77.8%
Homes with broadband
99.98%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes24% below
Insurance2% above
Commute cost37% below
For business: Mississippi is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college34 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates84%
College graduates25.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Corinth Alliance
The Alliance is a member-based organization that unites individuals, businesses and organizations to create a better, more vibrant community and to enhance and grow the county’s economy. It serves as a chamber of commerce and economic development resource for members and the wider Corinth-Alcorn County area.
city The ADP
Area Development Partnership (ADP) is the regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Greater Hattiesburg, MS. It positions itself as a hub for thriving businesses and provides information on economic development, business assistance, site selection, taxes and incentives, and community development.
city The Alliance: Corinth & Alcorn County
The Alliance is a member-based organization uniting individuals, businesses and organizations to create a better and more vibrant community and to enhance and grow the county's economy in Corinth-Alcorn County, MS. The site brands itself as a chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving Corinth and Alcorn County.
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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