What are the schools like in Jonestown, MS?

Jonestown is served primarily by Coahoma County School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Jonestown?

The median household income in Jonestown, MS is $20,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.3%.

What is the weather like in Jonestown, MS?

Jonestown has an average high temperature of 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Jonestown, MS affordable or expensive?

Jonestown's cost of living index is 76, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jonestown is 24% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $45,200 and the median rent is $255 per month.

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

Jonestown has a violent crime rate of 40.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 72.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jonestown, MS a Good Place to Live?

Jonestown is a small town of 959 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $20,000 and a 24.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 76 (US average = 100), which is 24% below the national average.

Strengths: Jonestown 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 Jonestown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jonestown 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: 75.9

Jonestown's overall cost of living index is 75.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jonestown costs roughly 24% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jonestown, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$45,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$255	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	36.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$20,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jonestown's violent crime rate is 40.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.7 /100k

Property Crime

72.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Jonestown is served primarily by Coahoma County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jonestown, MS	National Avg
School District	Coahoma County School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jonestown sees average highs of 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jonestown, MS
Average High — January	50.3°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	55.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Jonestown, MS	National Avg
Population	959	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	100.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coahoma, MS 5 mi Lyon, MS 9 mi Lula, MS 9 mi Darling, MS 11 mi Friars Point, MS 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Jonestown

Jonestown, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38639

Jonestown vs Other Cities

Jonestown, MS vs Coahoma, MS Jonestown, MS vs Lyon, MS Jonestown, MS vs Lula, MS Jonestown, MS vs Darling, MS Jonestown, MS vs Friars Point, MS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonestown, MS affordable or expensive?

Jonestown's cost of living index is 76, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jonestown roughly 24% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $45,200 and median rent is $255/month.

What is the crime rate in Jonestown, MS?

Jonestown's violent crime rate is 40.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 72.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jonestown?

Public schools in Jonestown are operated by Coahoma County School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 6.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jonestown, MS a good place to live?

Jonestown, MS has a population of 959, a median household income of $20,000, and an unemployment rate of 24.3%. 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 Jonestown?

Jonestown averages 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jonestown?

Jonestown, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38639.

What is the population of Jonestown?

The population of Jonestown, Mississippi is 959 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jonestown?

Key numbers for living in Jonestown: cost of living index 76 (100 = US average), median home $45,200, median household income $20,000, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jonestown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.