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Jonestown, Mississippi

town · Yazoo County (primary) , Alcorn County, Coahoma County, Warren County

At a glance

852
Population
$61,100
Median home value (all homes)
80% below U.S. median
$109,344
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$277/mo
Median rent
79% below U.S. median
$21,750
Median household income
72% below U.S. median
22.1 min
Average commute
76.2%
Homes with broadband
82.46%
Locations with fiber available
31.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing62% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes24% below
Insurance2% above
Commute cost27% 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 college43 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college42 mi
High school graduates87.8%
College graduates8.7%

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 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 Central Mississippi Plan & Dev District
CMPDD is a non-profit corporation concerned with meeting the ever-changing needs of Central Mississippi, promoting area-wide progress through regional planning and development concepts. The Central Mississippi Planning & Development District serves as the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Jackson Urbanized Area.
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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