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Kossuth, Mississippi

village · Alcorn County

At a glance

223
Population
$207,500
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$180,543
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,000/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$104,659
Median household income
33% above U.S. median
18.1 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes24% below
Insurance2% above
Commute cost40% 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 college26 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates27.1%

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 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 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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