Derma, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 921 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.0%
Males: 479  (52.0%)
Females: 442  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

39.7 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38916.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,043 (it was $22,344 in 2000)
Derma:

$41,043
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,915 (it was $14,274 in 2000)

Derma town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $73,502 (it was $42,800 in 2000)
Derma:

$73,502
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $86,431; detached houses: $93,720; mobile homes: $18,285

Median gross rent in 2022: $661.

March 2022 cost of living index in Derma: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.0%
(5.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 34.7% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Derma, MS (2022)
    • 56068.9%Black alone
    • 18122.3%White alone
    • 455.5%Hispanic
    • 232.8%Two or more races

Races in Derma detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Derma, Mississippi as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Derma is 897 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Derma by year

Type

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
2
(206.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(106.6)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(319.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(103.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(206.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(106.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
5
(516.0)
2
(209.4)
1
(106.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index505.78.4494.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Derma, MS

Crime rate in Derma detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.05
Mississippi average:

2.18
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Ancestries: American (15.9%), English (3.9%), Irish (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 284 feet

Land area: 1.13 square miles.

Population density: 819 people per square mile   (low).

Derma, Mississippi map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $493 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $622 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (95.5 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (439.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Calhoun City, MS (1.2 miles ),
Pittsboro, MS (2.5 miles ),
Vardaman, MS (2.5 miles ),
Big Creek, MS (2.7 miles),
Slate Springs, MS (3.1 miles),
Bruce, MS (3.1 miles ),
Woodland, MS (3.8 miles),
Mantee, MS (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 33.86 N, Longitude: 89.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Derma, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Derma, MS in 2022
Derma satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in Derma, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (24.7%)
  • Apparel (15.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Health care (4.7%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (29.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.0%)
  • Apparel (9.2%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.3%)
  • Wood products (4.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Apparel (20.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (19.9%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Derma, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (12.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (17.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)

Average climate in Derma, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Derma, Mississippi environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2007 was 69.3. This is about average.

City:

69.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2007 was 24.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.7
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Derma-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/11/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.2 miles away from the Derma town center killed 2 people and injured 7 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 11/21/1992, a category F4 tornado 26.9 miles away from the town center killed 12 people and injured 122 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Derma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 259% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 136.6 miles away from Derma center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 121.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 83.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 189.7 miles away from Derma center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 151.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 229.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Calhoun County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 9, Floods: 8, Winds: 5, Freezes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Derma topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Derma:

  • BRUCE COMMUNTIY LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BRUCE, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Derma:

  • University of Mississippi (about 38 miles; University, MS; Full-time enrollment: 17,642)
  • Mississippi State University (about 40 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 56 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)
  • Itawamba Community College (about 58 miles; Fulton, MS; FT enrollment: 5,489)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 66 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 66 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College (about 70 miles; Booneville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,024)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Derma Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Calhoun County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.2%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.9%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Derma:

Marital status in Derma, MS
  • Never married: 37.9%
  • Now married: 39.6%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

For population 25 years and over in Derma:

  • High school or higher: 68.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Derma, MS (based on Calhoun County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,52656
Black Protestant8828
Mainline Protestant8056
Catholic851
None2,664-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

3.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Calhoun County:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Calhoun County:

6.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Calhoun County:

2.75 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Calhoun County:

12.5%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Calhoun County:

32.3%
State:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.0%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.6%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Derma:

43.3%
State:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Derma:

30.5
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Derma:

18.7%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.7%
State:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Derma:

35.5%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
Derma:

52.4%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.4%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Derma, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$6,080$36,4800$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,415$28,9805$5,695
Water Supply 1$1,550$18,6000$0
Sewerage 1$1,550$18,6000$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,214$26,5680$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 13$1,486
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$270
Totals for Government 6$13,809$27,61819$7,452

Derma government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $69,000 ($74.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $53,000 ($57.55)
    Police Protection: $49,000 ($53.20)
    General - Other: $39,000 ($42.35)
    Water Utilities: $14,000 ($15.20)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($11.94)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($4.34)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($2.17)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($1.09)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $6,000 ($6.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $39,000 ($42.35)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $39,000 ($42.35)

Derma government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $94,000 ($102.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $60,000 ($65.15)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($1.09)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $30,000 ($32.57)
    General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($6.51)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $209,000 ($226.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $103,000 ($111.83)
  • Tax - Property: $92,000 ($99.89)
    Public Utilities Sales: $16,000 ($17.37)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $3,000 ($3.26)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($1.09)

Derma government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $742,000 ($805.65)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $742,000 ($805.65)

Derma government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,118,000 ($1213.90)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $265,000 ($287.73)

Strongest AM radio stations in Derma:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Derma:

  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WWMS (97.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFCA (107.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: FRENCH CAMP RADIO, INC.)
  • WAUM (91.9 FM; DUCK HILL, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WCMR (94.5 FM; BRUCE, MS; Owner: RUSSELL A HUMPHREY & ROBERTA L EATON)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WMAB-FM (89.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WJZB (88.9 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WLZA (96.1 FM; EUPORA, MS; Owner: TRI COUNTY BROADCASTING)
  • WZLQ (98.5 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Derma:

  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOV-TV (Channel 27; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: LINGARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W34BJ (Channel 34; CALHOUN CITY, MS; Owner: WILLIAM EARL MORGAN)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W07BN (Channel 7; BRUCE, MS; Owner: BRUCE INDEPENDENT TV, INC.)
  • WMAB-TV (Channel 2; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)

Derma fatal accident list:

Aug 29, 2021 06:52 PM, Sr-1, Lat: 33.855336, Lon: -89.284403, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Sep 17, 2004 08:45 AM, E Lawrence, S Main St, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Nov 6, 1998 06:59 PM, Sr-8, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 4, 1994 05:43 PM, 8, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 4, 1992 09:03 PM, 8, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 2
Sep 21, 1990 06:39 PM, Co Rd 120, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 34.6mTotal length
  • 12,620Total average daily traffic
  • 1,494Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,280Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • 4 Mi Se (Lat: 33.825000 Lon: -89.225000), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91 m, Registrant: Natchez Trace Electric Power Association, Houst-on, Phone: (601) 456-3037


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 33.739611 Lon: -89.372250, Call Sign: WQEK704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 150.995 MHz, Grant Date: 11/25/2015, Expiration Date: 02/22/2026, Certifier: Shane Childs, Registrant: Town Of Derma, Derma, MS 38916, Phone: (662) 628-6635, Fax: (662) 628-4101, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 4 Miles Southeast Of (Lat: 33.825111 Lon: -89.225056), Call Sign: KUS373,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, Grant Date: 12/22/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2003, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Ste 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Fax: (202) 828-1869, Email:


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 13. The highest number of reported fires - 29 took place in 2010, and the least - 4 in 2012. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Derma, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (62.4%), and Outside Fires (27.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Derma, MS
    • 12862.4%Structure Fires
    • 5627.3%Outside Fires
    • 136.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 83.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Derma, MS
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Derma, MS
  • 54.8%Utility gas
  • 32.8%Electricity
  • 12.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Derma, MS
  • 48.6%Utility gas
  • 44.9%Electricity
  • 5.1%Wood
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Derma compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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