What are the schools like in Woodville, MS?

Woodville is served primarily by Wilkinson County School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Woodville?

The median household income in Woodville, MS is $44,844 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.6%.

What is the weather like in Woodville, MS?

Woodville has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodville, MS affordable or expensive?

Woodville's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodville is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $121,300 and the median rent is $394 per month.

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

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

Is Woodville, MS a Good Place to Live?

Woodville is a small town of 1,124 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $44,844 and a 9.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

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

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

All Woodville 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: 84.3

Woodville's overall cost of living index is 84.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodville costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Woodville, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$121,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$394	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,844	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Woodville is served primarily by Wilkinson County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodville, MS	National Avg
School District	Wilkinson County School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodville sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 66.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodville, MS
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	66.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Woodville, MS	National Avg
Population	1,124	—
Median Age	49.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	20.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	71.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.5%	22.2%
65 and over	28.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Centreville, MS 14 mi Norwood, LA 14 mi Wilson, LA 17 mi Gloster, MS 18 mi Crosby, MS 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Woodville

Woodville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39669

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodville, MS affordable or expensive?

Woodville's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woodville roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $121,300 and median rent is $394/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodville, MS?

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

What are the schools like in Woodville?

Public schools in Woodville are operated by Wilkinson County School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodville, MS a good place to live?

Woodville, MS has a population of 1,124, a median household income of $44,844, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%. 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 Woodville?

Woodville averages 60.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.6 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodville?

Woodville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39669.

What is the population of Woodville?

The population of Woodville, Mississippi is 1,124 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodville?

Key numbers for living in Woodville: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $121,300, median household income $44,844, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.