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De Kalb, MS

De Kalb, MS.

Population: 4,657 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$132,238
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
-6.2%
5-year appreciation
-1.2%
10-year appreciation
+26.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$150,785
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-3.1%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
2
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
59.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-37 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$550
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
57.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,107
Average weekly wage
$840
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Utilities

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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