What are the schools like in Kosciusko, MS?

Kosciusko is served primarily by Kosciusko School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Kosciusko?

The median household income in Kosciusko, MS is $33,719 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Kosciusko, MS?

Kosciusko has an average high temperature of 54.3°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Kosciusko, MS affordable or expensive?

Kosciusko's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kosciusko is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $113,600 and the median rent is $687 per month.

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

Kosciusko has a violent crime rate of 177.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1626.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kosciusko, MS a Good Place to Live?

Kosciusko is a small town of 7,056 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $33,719 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Kosciusko 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: 88.4

Kosciusko's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kosciusko costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kosciusko, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$113,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$687	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,719	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kosciusko's violent crime rate is 177.4 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

177.4 /100k

Property Crime

1626.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kosciusko is served primarily by Kosciusko School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kosciusko, MS	National Avg
School District	Kosciusko School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kosciusko sees average highs of 54.3°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 62.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kosciusko, MS
Average High — January	54.3°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	62.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Kosciusko, MS	National Avg
Population	7,056	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	52.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ethel, MS 8 mi Sallis, MS 10 mi West, MS 15 mi Durant, MS 16 mi McCool, MS 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Kosciusko

Kosciusko, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39090

Kosciusko vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kosciusko, MS affordable or expensive?

Kosciusko's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kosciusko roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $113,600 and median rent is $687/month.

What is the crime rate in Kosciusko, MS?

Kosciusko's violent crime rate is 177.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1626.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kosciusko?

Public schools in Kosciusko are operated by Kosciusko School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kosciusko, MS a good place to live?

Kosciusko, MS has a population of 7,056, a median household income of $33,719, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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 Kosciusko?

Kosciusko averages 54.3°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.5 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kosciusko?

Kosciusko, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39090.

What is the population of Kosciusko?

The population of Kosciusko, Mississippi is 7,056 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kosciusko?

Key numbers for living in Kosciusko: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $113,600, median household income $33,719, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kosciusko side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.