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Washington County

Population in 2011: 1,064. Population change since 2000: -4.1%
 

Males: 475  (44.7%)
Females: 589  (55.3%)

Median resident age:  28.8 years
Mississippi median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 38760.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $14,900 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Metcalfe:

$14,900
Mississippi:

$36,646
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $6,866

Metcalfe town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $61,009 (it was $46,300 in 2000)
Metcalfe:

$61,009
Mississippi:

$98,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $86,694; Detached houses: $89,349; Townhouses or other attached units: $111,254; In 2-unit structures: $147,247; Mobile homes: $47,555

Median gross rent in 2009: $383.

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  • Black alone - 1,013 (94.9%)
  • White alone - 36 (3.4%)
  • Hispanic - 11 (1.0%)
  • Two or more races - 6 (0.6%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.09%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Metcalfe: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 131 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 1065 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Metcalfe:

  • High school or higher: 59.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 17.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Metcalfe town:

  • Never married: 47.8%
  • Now married: 25.1%
  • Separated: 10.0%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

5 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.5%
Mississippi:  1.4%



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Metcalfe, Mississippi as of May 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Metcalfe to the number of sex offenders is 1,267 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $471 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $242 (0.5%)
Metcalfe satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (79.0 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (129.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (338.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Greenville, MS (2.1 miles ), Leland, MS (2.6 miles ), Benoit, MS (3.7 miles ), Arcola, MS (3.8 miles ), Arkansas City, AR (4.0 miles ), Shaw, MS (4.1 miles ), Lake Village, AR (4.3 miles ), Indianola, MS (4.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $44,200
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $109,000
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $132,500

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Latitude: 33.45 N, Longitude: 91.00 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

13.8%
Mississippi:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (23%)
  • Wholesale trade (18%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (11%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (42%)
  • Public administration (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)

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Average climate in Metcalfe, Mississippi

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Tornado activity:

Metcalfe-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 182% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1978, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.3 miles away from the Metcalfe town center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 tornado 5.7 miles away from the town center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Metcalfe-area historical earthquake activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 11.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/2002 at 20:05:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 43.9 miles away from Metcalfe center
On 5/16/2007 at 13:22:21, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/3/2001 at 10:46:13, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Floods: 5, Floods: 3, Freezes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Storm: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Metcalfe:

  • DELTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; GREENVILLE, MS)
  • CHICOT MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; LAKE VILLAGE, AR)
  • SOUTH SUNFLOWER COUNTY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; INDIANOLA, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Metcalfe, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Metcalfe:

  • Delta State University (about 26 miles; Cleveland, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,783)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 29 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,697)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 42 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,308)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 48 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 2,521)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 62 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,224)
  • Holmes Community College (about 72 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 4,518)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 80 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 3,368)

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

Court: Police Department - Municipal Court (216 Main).

 
Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 51.5%

Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  67.9%
Whole state:  70.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.9%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Metcalfe, MS


Metcalfe compared to Mississippi state average:

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


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Metcalfe travel time to work - commute
Metcalfe mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (63%)
  • Electricity (30%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Washington County Mississippi:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Metcalfe (based on Washington County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 44.11%
Here44.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic Church Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents58.7%10.3%8.9%3.6%3.3%
Congregations29.0%11.6%5.8%1.4%5.8%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Churches of ChristEpiscopal ChurchSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchOther
Adherents2.8%2.3%2.1%1.8%6.2%
Congregations4.3%7.2%5.8%5.8%23.2%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
This county:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Washington County:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

0.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
Washington County:

6.29 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Washington County:

5.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.0%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

36.0%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

14.1%
Mississippi:

14.4%

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$2,333$27,9960$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$174
Police Protection - Officers 4$15,745$47,2350$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,505$54,0600$0
Water Supply 1$3,223$38,6760$0
Totals for Government 7$25,806$44,2395$174


4.39% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,900 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.39%
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 Sunflower County, MS  0.31% ($24,982 average AGI)
from Bolivar County, MS  0.30% ($25,981)
from Shelby County, TN  0.28% ($18,429)


6.77% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,876 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.77%
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 Shelby County, TN  0.66% ($16,719 average AGI)
to Bolivar County, MS  0.33% ($37,667)
to Hinds County, MS  0.30% ($20,982)

Strongest AM radio stations in Metcalfe:

  • WGVM (1260 AM; 2 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING COMPANY,INC)
  • WDDT (900 AM; 1 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNIX (1330 AM; 1 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: THE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WESY (1580 AM; 1 kW; LELAND, MS; Owner: EAST DELTA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Metcalfe:

  • WDMS (100.7 FM; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBAD (94.3 FM; LELAND, MS; Owner: INTERCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIQQ (102.3 FM; LELAND, MS; Owner: THE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KUUZ (95.9 FM; LAKE VILLAGE, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KZYQ (103.5 FM; LAKE VILLAGE, AR; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WTCD (96.9 FM; INDIANOLA, 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.)
  • WBAQ (97.9 FM; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: THE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRKD (105.7 FM; DERMOTT, AR; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • KAVH (101.5 FM; EUDORA, AR; Owner: JOEL J. KINLOW)

TV broadcast stations around Metcalfe:

  • W33BH (Channel 33; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Metcalfe fatal accident list:

Oct 2, 1992 11:35 PM, Bayourd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 9 meters (30ft)
Total costs: $334,000
Total average daily traffic: 2,250
Total average daily truck traffic: 176
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 3,390


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • SHIRLEY ALLEN, 315 Martin Luther King Dr (Lat: 33.472500 Lon: -91.002778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 25 m, Overall height: 27 m, Licensee ID: L00294781
    Registrant: Town Of Metcalfe, 315 Martin Luther King Dr, Metcalfe, MS 38760, Phone: (662) 335-0212



Most common first names in Metcalfe, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1468.4 years
Willie1272.4 years
James869.3 years
Henry768.1 years
Virginia575.2 years
Jessie484.3 years
Ethel471.3 years
John466.5 years
Robert469.2 years
Roosevelt459.2 years
Most common last names in Metcalfe, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1675.5 years
Davis876.4 years
Carter775.7 years
Johnson670.8 years
Allen561.2 years
Griffin574.2 years
Gibbs573.4 years
Hughes476.5 years
Lafoe473.8 years
Jones471.0 years

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