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Prentiss County

Population in July 2008: 245. Population change since 2000: -1.2%
 

Males: 120  (49.2%)
Females: 125  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  39.5 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip codes: 38856.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,233 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Marietta:  $42,233
Mississippi:  $36,338

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,731
Marietta:  $17,731
Mississippi:  $19,365

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $100,557 (it was $67,000 in 2000)
Marietta:  $100,557
Mississippi:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $108,044; Detached houses: $110,352; Townhouses or other attached units: $48,130; In 2-unit structures: $48,402; Mobile homes: $70,000

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Races in Marietta:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.6%)
  • Black (1.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Marietta: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (21.4%), English (12.1%), Irish (8.1%), Greek (1.2%), Swedish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 382 feet

Land area: 1.78 square miles.

Population density: 138 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Marietta

  • High school or higher: 67.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Marietta town

  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 73.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 1.9%

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:

Marietta:  0.5% ($350)
Mississippi:  0.7% ($425)
Marietta satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (80.8 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (95.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (492.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Baldwyn, MS (3.1 miles ), Guntown, MS (3.4 miles ), Mantachie, MS (3.4 miles ), Booneville, MS (3.5 miles ), Belmont, MS (3.9 miles ), Saltillo, MS (3.9 miles ), Paden, MS (4.0 miles) , Golden, MS (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 34.50 N, Longitude: 88.47 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Marietta household income distribution Marietta home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +56 (+29.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (26%)
  • Truck transportation (21%)
  • Furniture and related products (17%)
  • Wood products (10%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)
  • Apparel (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (21%)
  • Apparel (16%)
  • Finance and insurance (13%)
  • Food and beverage stores (10%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Construction (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (26%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (15%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)



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Average climate in Marietta, Mississippi

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Marietta-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 166% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1963, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.3 miles away from the Marietta town center killed 3 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/4/1988, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.4 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Marietta-area historical earthquake activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 65.1 miles away from Marietta center
On 12/12/1997 at 08:42:20, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 97.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/10/2008 at 17:52:50, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, Depth: 0.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 23.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/28/1995 at 15:28:36, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 97.9 miles away from Marietta center
On 7/15/1995 at 01:03:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 84.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/28/2000 at 11:32:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.7 miles away from Marietta center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Marietta:
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOONEVILLE (about 12 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS)
  • NORTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; TUPELO, MS)
  • NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; TUPELO, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Marietta, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marietta:
  • NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 12 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,628)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; FULTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,673)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA (about 51 miles; FLORENCE, AL; FT enrollment: 4,770)
  • NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 52 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; FT enrollment: 2,669)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 62 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; FT enrollment: 11,068)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 69 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; FT enrollment: 2,115)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 14,613)
Public high school in Marietta:
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Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.8%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.0%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  8.5%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.9%
Whole state:  9.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Marietta, MS



Marietta compared to Mississippi state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting 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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Banks with branches in Marietta (2009 data):
  • Farmers and Merchants Bank: Marietta Branch at 421 Highway 371, branch established on 1971-08-09. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $183.8 mil, Deposits: $153.7 mil, headquarters in Baldwyn, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices



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Marietta travel time to work
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (66%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (18%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)


Religion statistics for Marietta

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristNational Association of Free Will BaptistsChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Adherents55.4%21.4%11.9%3.7%2.2%
Congregations31.7%20.7%22.0%8.5%1.2%
NameBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaAssemblies of GodChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Catholic ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.1%1.1%0.9%0.5%0.7%
Congregations3.7%1.2%2.4%1.2%7.3%
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
Financial Administration 1$1,603$19,2360$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$300
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 4$1,882
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$200
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,652
Local Libraries 0$0 1$200
Totals for Government 1$1,603$19,23613$4,234



Marietta government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $70,000
    Police Protection: $67,000
    Financial Administration: $33,000
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $171,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Water Utilities: $217,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $379,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $9,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $89,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $349,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $157,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $101,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $156,000
    General Support: $24,000
    Highways: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $8,000
    Public Utilities: $6,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $60,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000

5.45% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,334 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.45%
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 Lee County, MS  1.32% ($25,009 average AGI)
from Alcorn County, MS  0.84% ($28,279)
from Tishomingo County, MS  0.33% ($21,630)


6.01% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,153 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.01%
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 Lee County, MS  1.46% ($28,118 average AGI)
to Alcorn County, MS  1.30% ($22,726)
to Tishomingo County, MS  0.31% ($26,480)


Strongest AM radio stations in Marietta:
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WFTO (1330 AM; 5 kW; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WBIP (1400 AM; 1 kW; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICES OF MS, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WELO (580 AM; 1 kW; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marietta:
  • WZLQ (98.5 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING)
  • WAFR (88.3 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WMAE-FM (89.5 FM; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WESE (92.5 FM; BALDWYN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIP-FM (99.3 FM; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAQB (90.9 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WFTA (101.9 FM; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WWZD-FM (106.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WOWL (91.9 FM; BURNSVILLE, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC)
  • WFXO (104.9 FM; IUKA, MS; Owner: BILLY R. MCLAIN)
  • WQLT-FM (107.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKZU (102.3 FM; RIPLEY, MS; Owner: KUDZU COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXRZ (94.3 FM; CORINTH, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WADI (95.3 FM; CORINTH, MS; Owner: POWER VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marietta:
  • W53AF (Channel 53; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W45BD (Channel 45; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W22BS (Channel 22; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WMAE-TV (Channel 12; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W34BU (Channel 34; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BK (Channel 49; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W14BW (Channel 14; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W32BH (Channel 32; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)


Marietta fatal accident list:
Jan 17, 1986 01:45 AM, 590325, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Muayyad Mustafa, 904 Donivan Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 124.1 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • George S Flinn, County Road 4050, Type: Tower, Structure height: 128 m, Overall height: 128.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00137176
    Registrant: Flinn Broadcasting, 6080 Mt. Moriah Road, Memphis, TN 38115, Phone: (901) 375-9324, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KD5ABH, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01238759
    Grant Date: 01/25/2007, Expiration Date: 04/21/2017, Certifier: Roger E Rayburn
    Registrant: Roger E Rayburn, 1725 Dickerson Rd, Marietta, MS 38856
  • Call Sign: N5ACW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01364243
    Grant Date: 01/30/2008, Expiration Date: 04/29/2018, Certifier: Truman K Wilburn
    Registrant: Truman K Wilburn, Marietta, MS 38856-0007
  • Call Sign: KD5WDW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00670029
    Grant Date: 04/14/2003, Expiration Date: 04/14/2013, Certifier: Ronald J Massey
    Registrant: Ronald J Massey, Marietta, MS 38856
  • Call Sign: KD5WDX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00670030
    Grant Date: 04/14/2003, Expiration Date: 04/14/2013, Certifier: Robert J Massey
    Registrant: Robert J Massey, Marietta, MS 38856
  • Call Sign: KF5AGV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01480036
    Grant Date: 04/02/2009, Expiration Date: 04/02/2019, Certifier: Brian Taylor
    Registrant: Brian Taylor, Marietta, MS 38856


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 201KG , Serial Number: 24-0485, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 03/02/1978
    Registrant (Individual): George A Waddell, 159 County Road 3255, Marietta, MS 38856


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 35
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Marietta


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