Big Creek, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 127 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
Males: 71  (56.6%)
Females: 56  (43.4%)
Median resident age:

46.5 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 38914

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,364 (it was $29,583 in 2000)
Big Creek:

$62,364
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,809 (it was $12,745 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,896 (it was $57,500 in 2000)
Big Creek:

$81,896
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $94,547; detached houses: $98,649; mobile homes: $55,904

Median gross rent in 2022: $818.

March 2022 cost of living index in Big Creek: 77.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.3%
(17.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.5% for Black residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Big Creek, MS (2022)
    • 8760.8%White alone
    • 5236.4%Black alone
    • 10.7%Two or more races



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Big Creek, Mississippi as of April 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Big Creek is 153 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (43.0%), English (3.5%), French (3.5%), Irish (3.5%), Greek (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 281 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 112 people per square mile   (very low).

Big Creek, Mississippi map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Big Creek village:

0.6% ($319)
Mississippi:

0.7% ($425)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (93.5 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (432.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Calhoun City, MS (2.4 miles ),
Derma, MS (2.7 miles ),
Slate Springs, MS (2.8 miles),
Pittsboro, MS (2.8 miles ),
Bruce, MS (3.3 miles ),
Vardaman, MS (3.7 miles ),
Coffeeville, MS (4.2 miles ),
Walthall, MS (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 33.85 N, Longitude: 89.41 W

Area code: 601

Distribution of median household income in Big Creek, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Big Creek, MS in 2022

Big Creek satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+3.3%).
Most common industries in Big Creek, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (23.6%)
  • Apparel (12.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (5.5%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (20.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (12.0%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (12.0%)
  • Machinery (8.0%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Wood products (8.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (26.7%)
  • Apparel (23.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (10.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Big Creek, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (18.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (10.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (20.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Religious workers (8.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (26.7%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (20.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Other financial specialists (6.7%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.7%)

Average climate in Big Creek, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 55.9. This is better than average.

City:

55.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Big Creek-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/21/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.0 miles away from the Big Creek village center killed 12 people and injured 122 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/11/1963, a category F4 tornado 30.5 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 7 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Big Creek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 265% 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 134.3 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 128.0 miles away from Big Creek 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 189.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 90.8 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 150.7 miles away from Big Creek 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 229.7 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).
Big Creek topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Big Creek:

  • BRUCE COMMUNTIY LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BRUCE, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Big Creek:

  • University of Mississippi (about 37 miles; University, MS; Full-time enrollment: 17,642)
  • Mississippi State University (about 46 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 59 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 63 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 63 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • Itawamba Community College (about 65 miles; Fulton, MS; FT enrollment: 5,489)
  • Holmes Community College (about 68 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Big Creek 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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Big Creek and their reported violations in the past:

BIG CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 990, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 164 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.0%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Big Creek:

Marital status in Big Creek, MS
  • Never married: 33.2%
  • Now married: 40.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.8%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in Big Creek:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Big Creek, 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
Calhoun County:

3.44 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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
Here:

2.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.5%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Calhoun County:

32.3%
Mississippi:

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

18.0%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Big Creek:

45.0%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.3%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.8
State:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Big Creek:

20.6%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Big Creek:

18.9%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Big Creek:

6.7
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Big Creek:

40.0%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Big Creek:

50.7%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Big Creek:

82.4%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Big Creek, 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
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$400
Financial Administration 0$0 1$225
Totals for Government 0$0 2$625

Big Creek government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($47.24)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($39.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($15.75)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($15.75)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $17,000 ($133.86)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($39.37)

Big Creek government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $7,000 ($55.12)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($15.75)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($39.37)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($39.37)
    Other: $3,000 ($23.62)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($94.49)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($15.75)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $35,000 ($275.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Big Creek:

  • 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.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Big Creek:

  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WAUM (91.9 FM; DUCK HILL, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WWMS (97.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFCA (107.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: FRENCH CAMP RADIO, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WCMR (94.5 FM; BRUCE, MS; Owner: RUSSELL A HUMPHREY & ROBERTA L EATON)
  • WJZB (88.9 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WLZA (96.1 FM; EUPORA, MS; Owner: TRI COUNTY BROADCASTING)
  • WAVI (91.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WONA-FM (95.1 FM; WINONA, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN ELECTRONICS COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Big Creek:

  • 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)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W34BJ (Channel 34; CALHOUN CITY, MS; Owner: WILLIAM EARL MORGAN)
  • W07BN (Channel 7; BRUCE, MS; Owner: BRUCE INDEPENDENT TV, INC.)
  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • WMAB-TV (Channel 2; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W30BY (Channel 30; GRENADA, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.4mTotal length
  • $1,068,000Total costs
  • 5,240Total average daily traffic
  • 397Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,860Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
New bridges in Big Creek, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 61950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Big Creek, MS

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 17 took place in 2014, and the least - 2 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Big Creek, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (59.5%), and Structure Fires (25.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Big Creek, MS
    • 7859.5%Outside Fires
    • 3325.2%Structure Fires
    • 1914.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Big Creek, MS
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Big Creek, MS
  • 75.6%Electricity
  • 22.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Big Creek, MS
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 25.0%No fuel used


Big Creek compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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