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Metcalfe, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 771 (62% urban, 38% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.5%
 
Males: 322  (41.9%)
Females: 449  (58.1%)
Median resident age:

24.3 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38760.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,354 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Metcalfe:

$41,354
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,567 (it was $8,050 in 2000)

Metcalfe town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $80,712 (it was $46,300 in 2000)
Metcalfe:

$80,712
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $90,163; detached houses: $90,694

Median gross rent in 2022: $341.

March 2022 cost of living index in Metcalfe: 73.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.8%

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  • Races in Metcalfe, MS (2022)
    • 1,03796.7%Black alone
    • 262.4%Two or more races

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According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Metcalfe, Mississippi as of April 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Metcalfe is 338 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: African (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 131 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 772 people per square mile   (low).

Metcalfe, Mississippi map

5 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.5%
Mississippi:

1.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $461 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $885 (1.2%)

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 )

Latitude: 33.45 N, Longitude: 91.00 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Metcalfe, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Metcalfe, MS in 2022
Metcalfe satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 8 buildings, average cost: $83,500
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $83,500
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $83,500
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $109,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $44,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Metcalfe, MS residents
Average permit cost in Metcalfe, MS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.3%).
Most common industries in Metcalfe, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Food (5.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.9%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.7%)
  • Food (4.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.0%)
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Metcalfe, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Cashiers (7.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (9.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)

Average climate in Metcalfe, Mississippi

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Tornado activity:

Metcalfe-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 90% 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 significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 315% 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 156.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 137.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 139.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 147.5 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 225.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 358.5 miles away from Metcalfe center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 11, Tornadoes: 9, Freezes: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Metcalfe topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Metcalfe:

  • ARBOR WALK HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; GREENVILLE, MS)
  • AUTUMN LEAVES NH (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; GREENVILLE, MS)
  • DELTA REGIONAL MED.CTR.HHA (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; GREENVILLE, MS)
  • MID-DELTA KIDNEY CTR, INC. (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; GREENVILLE, MS)
  • DELTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; GREENVILLE, MS)
  • MISSISSIPPI EXTENDED CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; GREENVILLE, MS)
  • MS CARE CENTER OF GREENVILLE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; GREENVILLE, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Metcalfe:

  • Delta State University (about 26 miles; Cleveland, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,304)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 29 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 39 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 48 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 61 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Holmes Community College (about 72 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 81 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)

Points of interest:

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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
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.9%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.3%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Metcalfe:

Marital status in Metcalfe, MS
  • Never married: 58.0%
  • Now married: 25.8%
  • Separated: 4.3%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Metcalfe:

  • High school or higher: 78.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 17.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Metcalfe, MS (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant19,79361
Black Protestant7,90030
Mainline Protestant2,93816
Catholic1,8934
Other6694
None17,944-
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: 14
Washington County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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

0.90 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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:
This county:

13.0%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

36.0%
Mississippi:

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

14.1%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Metcalfe:

46.2%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Metcalfe:

43.6%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Metcalfe:

30.9
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.8%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Metcalfe:

14.7%
State:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
This city:

38.2%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Here:

51.1%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Metcalfe:

84.3%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Metcalfe, 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
Financial Administration 6$18,954$37,9086$7,293
Police Protection - Officers 2$6,945$41,6700$0
Water Supply 2$4,669$28,0140$0
Firefighters 1$1,605$19,2600$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,129$25,5480$0
Totals for Government 12$34,303$34,3036$7,293

Metcalfe government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $243,000 ($315.18)
    Gas Utilities: $202,000 ($262.00)
    Water Utilities: $55,000 ($71.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $43,000 ($55.77)
    Police Protection: $37,000 ($47.99)
    Local Fire Protection: $17,000 ($22.05)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($19.46)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($1.30)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($9.08)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $307,000 ($398.18)

Metcalfe government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $36,000 ($46.69)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $13,000 ($16.86)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $3,000 ($3.89)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($29.83)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($2.59)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $254,000 ($329.44)
    Water Utilities: $160,000 ($207.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($18.16)
    Highways: $3,000 ($3.89)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.30)
  • Tax - Property: $121,000 ($156.94)
    Other License: $19,000 ($24.64)
    Public Utilities Sales: $13,000 ($16.86)

Metcalfe government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($167.32)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $113,000 ($146.56)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,000 ($20.75)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $44,000 ($57.07)

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:

Feb 10, 2013 12:11 AM, Cr-Horse Shoe Bayou Road North, Lat: 33.444047, Lon: -91.001892, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 2, 1992 11:35 PM, Bayourd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 31.5mTotal length
  • $1,769,000Total costs
  • 7,515Total average daily traffic
  • 593Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,475Total future (year 2020) average daily traffic
New bridges in Metcalfe, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Metcalfe, MS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • SHIRLEY ALLEN, 315 Martin Luther King Dr (Lat: 33.472500 Lon: -91.002778), Type: 27.0, Overall height: 25 m, Registrant: Town Of Metcalfe, Metca-lfe, 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
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Metcalfe, MS
  • 52.2%Utility gas
  • 45.1%Electricity
  • 2.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Metcalfe, MS
  • 55.0%Electricity
  • 45.0%Utility gas


Metcalfe compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
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