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Wesson, Mississippi

town · Copiah County (primary) , Lincoln County

At a glance

2,250
Population
$168,500
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$180,381
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,125/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$65,179
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
30.2 min
Average commute
81%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing27% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes24% below
Insurance2% above
Commute cost0% above
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 college42 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates86.6%
College graduates14.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1931, the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of promoting the industrial, commercial, tourism, retiree development, civic and general interests of Lincoln County, Mississippi and its trade area. The Chamber has an active and successful Industrial Development Foundation (IDF) and its main objective is to be a comprehensive solution center for businesses to grow and organize themselves into a private sector, contributing to a better Brookhaven and an increased quality of life for residents.
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.
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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