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Issaquena County, Mississippi (MS)

County population in 2022: 1,198 (all rural); it was 2,274 in 2000
County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 111
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 216
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 489
Renter-occupied apartments: 145 (it was 237 in 2000)
% of renters here:

33%
State:

30%

Land area: 413 sq. mi.

Water area: 28.3 sq. mi.

Population density: 3 people per square mile   (very low).

March 2022 cost of living index in Issaquena County: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Industries providing employment: Educational, health and social services (34.7%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (27.8%), Construction (17.6%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 88%
  • Government: 12%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 1%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%
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  • Races in Issaquena County, MS (2022)
    • 82969.8%Black Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 32627.5%White Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 201.7%Two or more races
    • 121.0%Hispanic or Latino
Median resident age:

44.0 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years
Males: 766  (64.0%)
Females: 432  (36.0%)
Average household size:
Issaquena County:

2.0 people
Mississippi:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2022: $17,810 ($19,936 in 1999)
This county:

$17,810
Mississippi:

$52,719

Median contract rent in 2022 for apartments: $174 (lower quartile is $129, upper quartile is $395)
This county:

$174
State:

$656


Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $103,634 (it was $43,900 in 2000)
Issaquena:

$103,634
Mississippi:

$162,500
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $-669,946,699 - $156,171

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $135,432
Here:

$135,432
State:

$226,494

Mobile homes: $16,549
Here:

$16,549
State:

$73,695

Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,087
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $496

Institutionalized population: 251
Issaquena County, MS map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $181,600
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $181,600
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $181,600
  • 2011: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
Number of permits per 10,000 Issaquena, MS residents
Average permit cost in Issaquena, MS

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,182 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $406 (0.4%)

Distribution of median household income in Issaquena, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Issaquena, MS in 2022
Distribution of rent paid by renters in Issaquena, MS in 2022
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.5%
Issaquena County:

20.5%
Mississippi:

19.1%
(7.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.7% for Black residents, 123.1% for two or more races residents)

Median age of residents in 2022: 44.0 years old
(Males: 43.4 years old, Females: 47.0 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 50.9 years old, Black residents: 44.4 years old)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Issaquena County is $443 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $493 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $590 a month.

Cities in this county include: Mayersville.

Issaquena County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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Neighboring counties: Bibb County, Alabama , Baldwin County, Georgia , Bienville Parish, Louisiana , Ouachita Parish, Louisiana , Monroe County, Georgia , Upshur County, Texas , Van Zandt County, Texas .

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.7%
Mississippi:

2.6%

Unemployment by year in Issaquena, MS
County total employment by year in Issaquena, MS
County average yearly wages by year in Issaquena, MS

Current college students: 63
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 64.3%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%

Number of foreign born residents: 4 (0.0% naturalized citizens)

Issaquena County:

0.2%
Whole state:

2.2%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 21995 to March 2000
  • 01990 to 1994
  • 01985 to 1989
  • 01980 to 1984
  • 21975 to 1979
  • 01970 to 1974
  • 01965 to 1969
  • 0Before 1965

Mean travel time to work (commute):  minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 100.0%

Issaquena County marital status for males Issaquena County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 267
  • One, attached: 7
  • Two: 5
  • 3 or 4: 34
  • 5 to 9: 39
  • 10 to 19: 13
  • Mobile homes: 82

Housing units in Issaquena County with a mortgage: 24 (0 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 0

Here:

100.0% with mortgage
State:

97.5% with mortgage

Religion statistics for Issaquena County

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1381
Mainline Protestant211
None1,247-
Issaquena County Religion Details
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.

Food Environment Statistics:






Adult diabetes rate:
Issaquena County:

13.4%
Mississippi:

12.3%

Adult obesity rate:
Issaquena County:

36.9%
State:

33.1%

Agriculture in Issaquena County:

Average size of farms: 1281 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $242,097
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $245,416
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 66.12%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 16.05%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $224,665
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 62.64%
Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 0.43
Corn for grain: 24629 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 6155 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 17335 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 29687 harvested acres

Earthquake activity:

Issaquena County-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 200.4 miles away from Issaquena County 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 178.7 miles away from the county center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 180.7 miles away from the county center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 206.3 miles away from the county center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 188.3 miles away from Issaquena County center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 380.9 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Mississippi Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Incident Period: February 10, 2020 - February 18, 2020, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4538-MS: April 23, 2020, FEMA Id: 4538, Natural disaster type: Storm, Mudslide, Flood
  • Mississippi Covid-19 Pandemic, Incident Period: January 20, 2020, FEMA Id: 4528, Natural disaster type: Other
  • Mississippi Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: March 09, 2016 to March 29, 2016, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4268: March 25, 2016, FEMA Id: 4268, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Mississippi Flooding, Incident Period: May 03, 2011 to June 17, 2011, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1983: May 11, 2011, FEMA Id: 1983, Natural disaster type: Flood
  • Mississippi Flooding, Incident Period: April 27, 2011 to June 17, 2011, Emergency Declared EM-3320: May 04, 2011, FEMA Id: 3320, Natural disaster type: Flood
  • Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: April 23, 2010 to April 24, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1906: April 29, 2010, FEMA Id: 1906, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Mississippi Hurricane Gustav, Incident Period: August 28, 2008 to September 08, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1794: September 22, 2008, FEMA Id: 1794, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding, Incident Period: April 06, 2003 to April 25, 2003, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1459: April 24, 2003, FEMA Id: 1459, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Mississippi Severe Winter Storms, Ice and Freezing Rain, Incident Period: December 23, 1998 to December 26, 1998, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1265: January 25, 1999, FEMA Id: 1265, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Freeze
  • Mississippi Flooding, Severe Storm, Tornado, Incident Period: April 26, 1991 to May 31, 1991, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-906: May 17, 1991, FEMA Id: 906, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • 6 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Issaquena County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 8, Freezes: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Class of Workers in 2022
Most common industries in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common industries for males in 2022


  • Educational services (32%)
  • Health care and social assistance (28%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)

Most common industries for females in 2022


  • Educational services (43%)
  • Health care and social assistance (38%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)

Most common occupations in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common occupations for males in 2022


  • Construction and extraction occupations (28%)
  • Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (24%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (10%)
  • Production occupations (10%)
  • Management occupations (8%)
  • Material moving occupations (5%)

Most common occupations for females in 2022


  • Educational instruction, and library occupations (36%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (32%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (16%)
  • Business and financial operations occupations (8%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (6%)
  • Management occupations (0%)
  • Computer and mathematical occupations (0%)

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents


  • United Kingdom (50%)
  • Germany (50%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Issaquena County


  • American (7%)
  • German (2%)
  • English (1%)
  • Polish (1%)
  • Albanian (0%)
  • Alsatian (0%)
  • Egyptian (0%)

Owners and renters by unit type
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
251 people in state prisons
261 people in state prisons
2 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2020 was $49,382.

8.71% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($17,677 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.71%
Mississippi average:

6.85%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
8.71% relocated from other counties in Mississippi ($17,677 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other states.
Residents relocating <b>from</b> other counties or countries


7.67% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($28,556 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.67%
Mississippi average:

7.03%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
7.67% relocated to other counties in Mississippi ($28,556 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other states.
Residents relocating <b>to</b> other counties or countries

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 9.9

Births per 1000 population in Issaquena County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.6
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2009: 6.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2010 to 2020: 1.4

Deaths per 1000 population in Issaquena County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 12.5
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 10.2

Infant deaths per 1000 population in Issaquena County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2018: 18.0%
Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2018: 6.5%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Issaquena County
All 18-64 40-64 50-64 Under 19
Population without health insurance coverage in Issaquena County
18-64 population without health insurance coverage in Issaquena County
40-64 population without health insurance coverage in Issaquena County
50-64 population without health insurance coverage in Issaquena County
Population under 19 years without health insurance coverage in Issaquena County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 161 (116 aged, 45 disabled)
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 54 (20%)
Persons enrolled in Medicare
Aged persons enrolled in Medicare
Disabled persons enrolled in Medicare

Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 29%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 26%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 629
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 419

EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1
Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996: 1

Household type by relationship:

Households: 1,198
  • Male householders: 204 (151 living alone), Female householders: 196 (119 living alone)
  • 116 spouses (116 opposite-sex spouses), 0 unmarried partners, (0 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 204 children (204 natural, 0 adopted, 0 stepchildren), 109 grandchildren, 3 brothers or sisters, 4 parents, 0 foster children, 0 other relatives, 5 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 355

Size of family households: 62 2-persons, 21 3-persons, 14 4-persons, 8 6-persons, 26 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 271 1-person.

69 married couples with children.
6 single-parent households (0 men, 6 women).

99.1% of residents of Issaquena speak English at home.
0.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $20,930,000 ($10,581 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $6,415,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $2,294,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $2,089,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $6,226,000
Federal grants: $3,472,000
Federal procurement contracts: $6,472,000 ($6,373,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $377,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $335,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $0,000
Federal Government insurance: $15,437,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 111
Here:

58 per 1000 residents
State:

78 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 69
Here:

36 per 1000 residents
State:

51 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: -1
Here -1 per 1000 residents
State +4 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -398
Here -208 per 1000 residents
State -4 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Issaquena County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.10 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.1
State:

6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.0
State:

4.8

Year house built in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • Year house built in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • 02020 or later
  • 302010 to 2019
  • 112000 to 2009
  • 1051990 to 1999
  • 901980 to 1989
  • 1221970 to 1979
  • 241960 to 1969
  • 271950 to 1959
  • 101940 to 1949
  • 211939 or earlier
Rooms in houses/apartments in Issaquena County, Mississippi
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • 01 room
  • 02 rooms
  • 93 rooms
  • 154 rooms
  • 255 rooms
  • 966 rooms
  • 447 rooms
  • 168 rooms
  • 09+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • 91 room
  • 152 rooms
  • 643 rooms
  • 294 rooms
  • 255 rooms
  • 306 rooms
  • 207 rooms
  • 08 rooms
  • 49+ rooms
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Issaquena County, Mississippi
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • 0no bedroom
  • 81 bedroom
  • 202 bedrooms
  • 1573 bedrooms
  • 204 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Issaquena County, Mississippi
  • 10no bedroom
  • 641 bedroom
  • 342 bedrooms
  • 583 bedrooms
  • 64 bedrooms
  • 225+ bedrooms
Cars and other vehicles available in Issaquena County, Mississippi in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Issaquena County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Issaquena County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 15no vehicle
  • 481 vehicle
  • 652 vehicles
  • 493 vehicles
  • 214 vehicles
  • 85+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Issaquena County in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Issaquena County in renter-occupied apartments
  • 51no vehicle
  • 621 vehicle
  • 672 vehicles
  • 93 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

86.4% of Issaquena County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 12% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 87% lived in Mississippi.

Issaquena County:

86.4%
State average:

88.9%

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 999
  • Other state: 194
  • Northeast: 10
  • Midwest: 52
  • South: 124
  • West: 4
Year householders moved into unit in Issaquena County, MS
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Issaquena County
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos
  • 49.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 48.7%Electricity
  • 1.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments
  • 55.4%Electricity
  • 37.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.3%Utility gas

Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 24
Here:

36.9%
Mississippi:

16.1%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 6
Here:

18.8%
Mississippi:

14.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 13
Here:

76.5%
Mississippi:

12.8%

Educational Attainment
School Enrollment by Level of School
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

Issaquena County government finances - Expenditure in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $3,482,000
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $3,318,000
    Regular Highways: $913,000
    Police Protection: $714,000
    Health - Other: $347,000
    Central Staff Services: $306,000
    Financial Administration: $285,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $255,000
    General Public Buildings: $174,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $57,000
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000
    General - Other: $20,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $77,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Other Higher Education: $50,000
    Other - Health - Other: $20,000
    Other - Central Staff Services: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $12,000
  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,390,000
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,025,000
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $365,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $172,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $54,000
    Interest Earnings: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $17,000
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,759,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $305,000
    Other: $96,000
    Health and Hospitals: $96,000
    General Local Government Support: $52,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,759,000
    Other License: $26,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $540,000

Issaquena County government finances - Revenue in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $3,482,000
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $3,318,000
    Regular Highways: $913,000
    Police Protection: $714,000
    Health - Other: $347,000
    Central Staff Services: $306,000
    Financial Administration: $285,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $255,000
    General Public Buildings: $174,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $57,000
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000
    General - Other: $20,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $77,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Other Higher Education: $50,000
    Other - Health - Other: $20,000
    Other - Central Staff Services: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $12,000
  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,390,000
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,025,000
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $365,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $172,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $54,000
    Interest Earnings: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $17,000
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,759,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $305,000
    Other: $96,000
    Health and Hospitals: $96,000
    General Local Government Support: $52,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,759,000
    Other License: $26,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $540,000

Issaquena County government finances - Debt in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $3,482,000
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $3,318,000
    Regular Highways: $913,000
    Police Protection: $714,000
    Health - Other: $347,000
    Central Staff Services: $306,000
    Financial Administration: $285,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $255,000
    General Public Buildings: $174,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $57,000
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000
    General - Other: $20,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $77,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Other Higher Education: $50,000
    Other - Health - Other: $20,000
    Other - Central Staff Services: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $12,000
  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,390,000
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,025,000
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $365,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $172,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $54,000
    Interest Earnings: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $17,000
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,759,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $305,000
    Other: $96,000
    Health and Hospitals: $96,000
    General Local Government Support: $52,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,759,000
    Other License: $26,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $540,000

Issaquena County government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $3,482,000
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $3,318,000
    Regular Highways: $913,000
    Police Protection: $714,000
    Health - Other: $347,000
    Central Staff Services: $306,000
    Financial Administration: $285,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $255,000
    General Public Buildings: $174,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $57,000
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000
    General - Other: $20,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $77,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Other Higher Education: $50,000
    Other - Health - Other: $20,000
    Other - Central Staff Services: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $12,000
  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,390,000
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,025,000
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $365,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $172,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $54,000
    Interest Earnings: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $17,000
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,759,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $305,000
    Other: $96,000
    Health and Hospitals: $96,000
    General Local Government Support: $52,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,759,000
    Other License: $26,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $540,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 78
  • Number of aged recipients: 6
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 72
  • Number of recipients under 18: 10
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 48
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 20
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 34
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 32
Most common first names in Issaquena County, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert971.4 years
William563.4 years
Joe573.6 years
John568.8 years
Mary579.1 years
Willie557.8 years
Henry465.0 years
Dora373.3 years
George364.3 years
Georgia394.6 years
Most common last names in Issaquena County, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Carter686.5 years
Reynolds667.2 years
Thomas574.0 years
Norris571.2 years
Davis579.4 years
Williams469.0 years
White477.3 years
Wallace478.8 years
Hite480.7 years
Brown478.5 years

Issaquena County on our top lists:

  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"