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Doddsville: (Doddsville Merchant Store, Old Post Office)--Downtown where the yellow dog railroad pass through Doddsville: This is the old health Dapartment now the Voting Hall for Sunflower County
 

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Sunflower County

Population in July 2007: 98. Population change since 2000: -8.3%
 

Males: 49  (50.0%)
Females: 49  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  31.5 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip code: 38736


Estimated median household income in 2007: $22,927 (it was $19,000 in 2000)
Doddsville:  $22,927
Mississippi:  $36,338

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $31,218 (it was $20,800 in 2000)
Doddsville:  $31,218
Mississippi:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $40,778; Detached houses: $39,390; Mobile homes: $27,500

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Races in Doddsville:

  • Black (67.6%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (32.4%)

2008 cost of living index in Doddsville: 71.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (4.6%), United States (2.8%), Irish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 128 feet

Land area: 0.77 square miles.

Population density: 128 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Doddsville

  • High school or higher: 51.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 27.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Doddsville town

  • Never married: 44.7%
  • Now married: 36.5%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 12.9%
  • Divorced: 3.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Mississippi:  1.4%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Doddsville:  1.2% ($250)
Mississippi:  0.7% ($425)

Doddsville satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (94.3 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (105.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (367.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Ruleville, MS (2.2 miles ), Sunflower, MS (2.8 miles ), Schlater, MS (3.2 miles ), Drew, MS (3.2 miles ), Boyle, MS (3.5 miles ), Cleveland, MS (3.6 miles ), Renova, MS (3.8 miles ), Moorhead, MS (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 33.66 N, Longitude: 90.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

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Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+11.3%).



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Average climate in Doddsville, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Doddsville-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 147% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.2 miles away from the Doddsville town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.5 miles away from the town center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Doddsville:
  • NORTH SUNFLOWER COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; RULEVILLE, MS)
  • SOUTH SUNFLOWER COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; INDIANOLA, MS)
  • GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; GREENWOOD, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Doddsville, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Doddsville:
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,486)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; FT enrollment: 2,297)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; GOODMAN, MS; FT enrollment: 2,485)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 75 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 2,048)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 75 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; FT enrollment: 11,068)

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Church in Doddsville: Old Jerusalem Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  60.5%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  30.7%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  28.7%
Whole state:  9.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Doddsville, MS



Doddsville compared to Mississippi state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Doddsville travel time to work
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
  • Utility gas (12%)
  • Electricity (12%)


Religon statistics for Doddsville

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Catholic Church
Adherents60.6%24.2%5.1%3.8%2.5%
Congregations36.0%24.0%8.0%10.0%4.0%
NamePresbyterian Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchAssemblies of GodChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents1.3%0.7%0.5%0.4%0.9%
Congregations2.0%2.0%2.0%4.0%8.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$245
Sewerage 0$0 3$500
Totals for Government 0$0 10$745



5.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,924 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.34%
Mississippi average:  7.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bolivar County, MS  0.93% ($24,641 average AGI)
from Washington County, MS  0.58% ($22,429)
from Leflore County, MS  0.50% ($23,905)


6.57% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,043 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.57%
Mississippi average:  8.35%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bolivar County, MS  0.96% ($22,220 average AGI)
to Washington County, MS  0.65% ($24,982)
to Shelby County, TN  0.48% ($17,537)


Strongest AM radio stations in Doddsville:
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCLD (1490 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDSK (1410 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WABG (960 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: GREENWOOD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Doddsville:
  • WTCD (96.9 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDTL-FM (92.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKG (95.3 FM; DREW, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WGRM-FM (93.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCLD-FM (103.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WVSD (91.7 FM; ITTA BENA, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WDFX (98.3 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WNLA-FM (105.5 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: SHAMROCK BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Doddsville:
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WHCQ-LP (Channel 8; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DAVID ELLINGTON)
  • W41BV (Channel 41; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)


Doddsville fatal accident list:
Feb 14, 1984 02:00 AM, 670001, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • DONALD E WILDMON, Bobby Kirk Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 207 m, Overall height: 207 m, , Licensee ID: L00431603
    Registrant: American Family Association, Po Drawer 2440, Tupelo, MS 38803, Phone: (601) 844-8888, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, 216 Mccarty Road (Ms10399-A), Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.9 m, Overall height: 105.5 m
    Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: WD5EZB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00362973
    Grant Date: 08/03/1998, Expiration Date: 08/03/2008, Cancelation Date: 06/19/2001
    Registrant: Glenn L Bright, 146 Bright Rd, Doddsville, MS 38736
  • Call Sign: WD5O, Previous Call Sign: AA5MQ, Licensee ID: L00483764
    Grant Date: 07/15/1999, Expiration Date: 07/15/2009, Certifier: Barney J Lovett
    Registrant: Barney J Lovett, 1323 Hwy 442, Doddsville, MS 38736
  • Call Sign: N5GLB, Previous Call Sign: WD5EZB, Licensee ID: L00362973
    Grant Date: 06/19/2001, Expiration Date: 06/19/2011, Certifier: Glenn L Bright
    Registrant: Glenn L Bright, 146 Bright Rd, Doddsville, MS 38736


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN G-164 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 98 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11983 , Serial Number: 12A, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 01/27/1964
    Registrant (Corporation): Linn Stevenville Flying Service, Rr 1 Box 289, Doddsville, MS 38736
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/01/1938


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 6

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