What are the schools like in Kossuth, MS?

School district data for Kossuth is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kossuth?

The median household income in Kossuth, MS is $95,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Kossuth, MS?

Kossuth has an average high temperature of 49.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Kossuth, MS affordable or expensive?

Kossuth's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kossuth is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,300 and the median rent is $975 per month.

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

Kossuth has a violent crime rate of 165.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1864.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kossuth, MS a Good Place to Live?

Kossuth is a small town of 144 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $95,250 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Kossuth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kossuth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kossuth 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: 93.0

Kossuth's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kossuth costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kossuth, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$975	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Kossuth's violent crime rate is 165.1 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

165.1 /100k

Property Crime

1864.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Kossuth, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kossuth sees average highs of 49.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 58.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kossuth, MS
Average High — January	49.2°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	58.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Kossuth, MS	National Avg
Population	144	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Biggersville, MS 5 mi Corinth, MS 9 mi Rienzi, MS 10 mi Chewalla, TN 10 mi Jumpertown, MS 11 mi

Kossuth vs Other Cities

Kossuth, MS vs Biggersville, MS Kossuth, MS vs Corinth, MS Kossuth, MS vs Rienzi, MS Kossuth, MS vs Chewalla, TN Kossuth, MS vs Jumpertown, MS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kossuth, MS affordable or expensive?

Kossuth's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kossuth roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,300 and median rent is $975/month.

What is the crime rate in Kossuth, MS?

Kossuth's violent crime rate is 165.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1864.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kossuth?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kossuth, MS a good place to live?

Kossuth, MS has a population of 144, a median household income of $95,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Kossuth?

Kossuth averages 49.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.8 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Kossuth?

The population of Kossuth, Mississippi is 144 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kossuth?

Key numbers for living in Kossuth: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $164,300, median household income $95,250, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kossuth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.