Greenwood

Leflore County, Mississippi

Population 27K |Median income $35,277 |1 hospital

Population

27,141

Leflore County

Median Income

$35,277

-48% vs avg

Median Home Value

$101,200

-56% vs avg

Median Age

34.7

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

27K-15%

Median Income

$35,277+44%

Median Home Value

$101,200+46%

Poverty Rate

31.5%-22%

Unemployment

11.6%-34%

Economics

Median Rent

$689/mo

Poverty Rate

31.5% +122% vs avg

Unemployment 11.6%

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.2%

Work From Home 2.9%

Public Transit 0.1%

Population

African American 74.3%

White 20.9%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%

Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

51.5%

Obesity

43.4%

Short Sleep Duration

42%

Physical Inactivity

41.6%

Diabetes

20.9%

Current Smoking

20.9%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.8%

Frequent Physical Distress

17.2%

Lack of Health Insurance

14.6%

Current Asthma

11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 5.2%

Annual Checkup 84.2%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking

11.2%

Coronary Heart Disease

8.5%

Stroke

6.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

1/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL

GREENWOOD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Greenwood Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 36m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters

NOAA · 6h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Off Florida and Mississippi Coastline

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters Through 7:00 AM CDT

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Mississippi Through 1:00 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Greenwood, MS? ▼

Greenwood, MS has a population of 27,141 people, located in Leflore County, Mississippi.

What is the median household income in Greenwood? ▼

The median household income in Greenwood, MS is $35,277 per year. The poverty rate is 31.5%.

What is the median home value in Greenwood? ▼

The median home value in Greenwood, MS is $101,200. Median rent is $689/month.

What are the top health concerns in Greenwood? ▼

The top health indicators in Greenwood include High Blood Pressure (51.5%), Obesity (43.4%), Short Sleep Duration (42%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Greenwood? ▼

Greenwood has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Greenwood? ▼

The median age in Greenwood, MS is 34.7 years. 21.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Greenwood, MS is located in Leflore County, Mississippi. With a population of 27K and a median household income of $35,277, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Greenwood area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Leflore County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.