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Houlka, MS

Houlka, MS.

Population: 2,972 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$151,615
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+42.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$151,615
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, drought, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (16 mi)
Nearest airport
Houston Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-51 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$646
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
41.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,651
Average weekly wage
$733
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

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