What are the schools like in Falkner, MS?

Falkner is served primarily by North Tippah School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Falkner?

The median household income in Falkner, MS is $60,192 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.5%.

What is the weather like in Falkner, MS?

Falkner has an average high temperature of 48.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

Falkner, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Falkner, MS affordable or expensive?

Falkner's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Falkner is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,400 and the median rent is $700 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Falkner, MS?

Crime rate data for Falkner is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Falkner, MS a Good Place to Live?

Falkner is a small town of 812 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $60,192 and a 12.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Falkner stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Falkner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Falkner city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Falkner's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Falkner costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Falkner, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$700	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,192	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Falkner is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Falkner is served primarily by North Tippah School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Falkner, MS	National Avg
School District	North Tippah School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Falkner sees average highs of 48.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Falkner, MS
Average High — January	48.8°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	57.6"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Falkner, MS	National Avg
Population	812	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ripley, MS 7 mi Walnut, MS 8 mi Chalybeate, MS 8 mi Blue Mountain, MS 12 mi Ashland, MS 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Falkner

Falkner, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38629

Falkner vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falkner, MS affordable or expensive?

Falkner's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Falkner roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,400 and median rent is $700/month.

What is the crime rate in Falkner, MS?

Crime data for Falkner is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Falkner?

Public schools in Falkner are operated by North Tippah School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Falkner, MS a good place to live?

Falkner, MS has a population of 812, a median household income of $60,192, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Falkner?

Falkner averages 48.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Falkner?

Falkner, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38629.

What is the population of Falkner?

The population of Falkner, Mississippi is 812 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Falkner?

Key numbers for living in Falkner: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $114,400, median household income $60,192, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Falkner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.