Mooresville, Mississippi

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Population in 2010: 650.
Males: 349  (53.8%)
Females: 301  (46.2%)
Median resident age:

20.3 years
Mississippi median age:

38.6 years

Zip codes: 38857.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $59,274
Mooresville:

$59,274
MS:

$48,716

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $31,978

Mooresville CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $176,800
Mooresville:

$176,800
MS:

$145,600

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $162,957; detached houses: $162,659

Median gross rent in 2021: $615.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mooresville: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 11.3%

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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (44.4%), German (29.6%), American (8.0%), English (2.1%), Eastern European (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

16 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.8%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, AL (93.5 miles , pop. 53,929).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (98.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (484.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Plantersville, MS (2.5 miles ),
Mantachie, MS (2.6 miles ),
Tupelo, MS (2.9 miles ),
Verona, MS (3.1 miles ),
Saltillo, MS (3.1 miles ),
Fulton, MS (3.2 miles ),
Shannon, MS (3.5 miles ),
Nettleton, MS (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 34.26 N, Longitude: 88.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Mooresville, MS in 2021
Distribution of house value in Mooresville, MS in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.6%
Mississippi:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 49.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

49.9
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 10.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.1
U.S.:

8.5

Tornado activity:

Mooresville-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the Mooresville place center killed 3 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 39.5 miles away from the place center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

Earthquake activity:

Mooresville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 246% 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 137.3 miles away from the city 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 96.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 56.7 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 173.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 169.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 138.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lee County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 4, Freezes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Mooresville:

  • SOUTHERN CARE TUPELO (Hospital, about 6 miles away; TUPELO, MS)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - EASON BOULEVARD (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; TUPELO, MS)
  • TUPELO NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; TUPELO, MS)
  • NORTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; TUPELO, MS)
  • RESIDENCE HOSPICE CARE, INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; TUPELO, MS)
  • ALLCARE HOSPICE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; TUPELO, MS)
  • NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; TUPELO, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mooresville:

  • Itawamba Community College (about 10 miles; Fulton, MS; Full-time enrollment: 5,489)
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College (about 28 miles; Booneville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,024)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 55 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)
  • University of Mississippi (about 56 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)
  • Mississippi State University (about 58 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)
  • Northwest-Shoals Community College (about 61 miles; Muscle Shoals, AL; FT enrollment: 2,702)
  • University of North Alabama (about 64 miles; Florence, AL; FT enrollment: 5,886)

Public high school in Mooresville:

Public elementary/middle schools in Mooresville:

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Churches in Mooresville include: Mooreville Methodist Church (A), Boguefala Church (B), West Mooreville Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Boguefala Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.0%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.2%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Mooresville:

Marital status in Mooresville, MS
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 68.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.1%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

For population 25 years and over in Mooresville:

  • High school or higher: 97.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 57.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.1%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Mississippi average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mooresville, MS (based on Lee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant35,538116
Mainline Protestant9,87438
Black Protestant3,25121
Catholic2,0312
Other7723
None31,444-
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: 19
Here:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Lee County:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Lee County:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 72
This county:

8.98 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 66
This county:

8.23 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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

11.3%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Lee County:

31.6%
Mississippi:

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

17.4%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mooresville:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WFTO (1330 AM; 5 kW; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WELO (580 AM; 1 kW; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKMQ (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; TUPELO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTUP (1490 AM; 1 kW; TUPELO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mooresville:

  • WFTA (101.9 FM; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WZLQ (98.5 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WESE (92.5 FM; BALDWYN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAFR (88.3 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WAQB (90.9 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WWZD-FM (106.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWMS (97.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSEL-FM (96.7 FM; PONTOTOC, MS; Owner: OLLIE COLLINS, JR.)
  • WAJS (91.7 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WMAE-FM (89.5 FM; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WWKZ (105.3 FM; ABERDEEN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAFM (95.3 FM; AMORY, MS; Owner: STANFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKIU-LP (94.9 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: TUPELO 2000, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mooresville:

  • W49BK (Channel 49; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W14BW (Channel 14; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W45BD (Channel 45; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W22BS (Channel 22; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W32BH (Channel 32; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOV-TV (Channel 27; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: LINGARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W39CD (Channel 38; FULTON, MS; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WMAE-TV (Channel 12; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • Mooresville, Mississippi
  • Fatal accident count11
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents17
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:1
  • Fatalities14
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents25
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Mississippi average
  • Fatal accident count6621
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents9555
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1607
  • Fatalities7426
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents15528
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents581
See more detailed statistics of Mooresville fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 37Number of bridges
  • 305ft / 93.0mTotal length
  • $1,002,344,000Total costs
  • 178,142Total average daily traffic
  • 27,452Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Mooresville, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 171980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mooresville, MS

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC5BYO, Licensee ID: L00681640, Grant Date: 05/08/2013, Expiration Date: 08/03/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/08/2016, Certifier: Eddie H Dunn, Registrant: Eddie H Dunn, 113 Golden Hills Rd, Mooresville, MS 38857-9101

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mooresville, MS
  • 71.2%Utility gas
  • 28.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mooresville, MS
  • 69.2%Electricity
  • 30.8%Utility gas


Mooresville compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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