City profile
Corinth, MS
Alcorn County · Population 14,323
Corinth is a town in Alcorn County, MS with about 14,323 residents and a typical home value near $177,000. It is 70 miles from Oxford, MS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$177,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,061
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.67%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.06%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 65/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Tornado, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
83 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 15% Democratic / 84% Republican
Community
Population
14,323
Black population
19.5%
County
Alcorn County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 14,323 residents
- Typical home value about $177,000
- 70 miles from Oxford, MS
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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