What are the schools like in Holly Springs, MS?

Holly Springs is served primarily by Marshall County School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Holly Springs?

The median household income in Holly Springs, MS is $45,552 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.9%.

What is the weather like in Holly Springs, MS?

Holly Springs has an average high temperature of 49.9°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Holly Springs, MS affordable or expensive?

Holly Springs's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holly Springs is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,000 and the median rent is $832 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Holly Springs, MS?

Holly Springs has a violent crime rate of 354.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 323.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holly Springs, MS a Good Place to Live?

Holly Springs is a small town of 6,942 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $45,552 and a 7.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

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

All Holly Springs 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: 92.4

Holly Springs's overall cost of living index is 92.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holly Springs costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Holly Springs, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$832	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,552	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Holly Springs's violent crime rate is 354.5 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

354.5 /100k

Property Crime

323.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Holly Springs is served primarily by Marshall County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Holly Springs, MS	National Avg
School District	Marshall County School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holly Springs sees average highs of 49.9°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 58.2 inches of annual precipitation and 2.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holly Springs, MS
Average High — January	49.9°F
Average High — July	90.5°F
Annual Precipitation	58.2"
Annual Snowfall	2.3"

Demographics

Metric	Holly Springs, MS	National Avg
Population	6,942	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	18.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	77.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	14.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Red Banks, MS 8 mi Waterford, MS 9 mi Victoria, MS 11 mi Lamar, MS 12 mi Potts Camp, MS 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Holly Springs

Holly Springs, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38635

Holly Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holly Springs, MS affordable or expensive?

Holly Springs's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Holly Springs roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,000 and median rent is $832/month.

What is the crime rate in Holly Springs, MS?

Holly Springs's violent crime rate is 354.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 323.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holly Springs?

Public schools in Holly Springs are operated by Marshall County School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Holly Springs, MS a good place to live?

Holly Springs, MS has a population of 6,942, a median household income of $45,552, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%. 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 Holly Springs?

Holly Springs averages 49.9°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.2 inches with about 2.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Holly Springs?

Holly Springs, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38635.

What is the population of Holly Springs?

The population of Holly Springs, Mississippi is 6,942 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holly Springs?

Key numbers for living in Holly Springs: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $97,000, median household income $45,552, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holly Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.