Darling, Mississippi, 2014
Darling’s story
123 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 3 maps from 1932 on.
- 1903Darling is settled
DarlingMS
82 people live in this town, settled in 1903.
Photo: Magnolia677 · CC BY 4.0
Is Darling a good place to live?
31% of residents live below the poverty line in Darling, where Mississippi’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. No town among the 100 in Mississippi we compare has a lower owner-occupancy rate than Darling. Darling’s concentration of trails is 1.0 miles per square mile, against 0.2 in Mississippi’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Darling has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
82 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Darling: who provides what
Darling is unincorporated, so Quitman County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Mississippi13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDarling Water Association1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesQuitman CountyQuitman County provides services here
Register to voteIn personMississippi has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereQuitman County RegistrarQuitman County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP codes38623, 3867038623 97% · 38670 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Darling.
Work & commute
Most of Darling’s workers leave town for work
For half of commuters, work is under 43 miles away. The top destinations are Southaven (10%), Holly Springs (7%) and Senatobia (7%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Darling0%
Southaven10%
Holly Springs7%
Senatobia7%
Memphis7%
43 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Darling
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Darling, with inland flooding at the top
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 72% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 30% of Darling’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 20% to tornadoes. Federal aid has come to Darling households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2026.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Darling, expect mild winters and hot summers
Its typical July afternoon high stands at 91°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–54°
Spring52–74°
Summer70–91°
Fall52–75°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Mar 17
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Mississippi and the rest of the country, more of Darling’s adults get no exercise outside work
22% of adults have diabetes in Darling. No town among the 102 in Mississippi we compare has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Darling. CDC measures, 31 in all: Darling beats Mississippi on 2 and trails on 18. Only 4 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Darling.
| Darling | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 27% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 42% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 36% | 25% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
2 better11 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Darling | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9% | 13.6% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.9% | 7.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 23.3% | 11.2% |
Quitman Community Hospital
7.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,721 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Darling
16pages on Darling
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Darling; the nearest are
Coahoma Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Clarksdale18.2 mi$3,490 in-state tuitionUniversity of MississippiUniversity or college · Public · University42.1 mi$9,772 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Darling residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Darling for work
Where Darling’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Darling
0%of working residents work in town
43 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Darling
CDP in Mississippi, United States
Darling is a census-designated place in Quitman County, Mississippi. Darling is located on Mississippi Highway 3, north of Marks. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 154. The settlement was named after Mr. Darling, a railroad official.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 164 ft
- ZIP code
- 38623
Questions about Darling
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Darling, MS a good place to live?
Darling has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.