EdenMS
A town of 134, settled in 1887.
Is Eden a good place to live?
Eden’s average trip to work is 40 minutes, above both Mississippi’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 102 Mississippi towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Eden. Eden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
134 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Eden: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eden, and how to reach them.
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 Eden.
Mild winters and hot summers in Eden
Eden has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 92°F, Eden’s July high is near the Mississippi town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Eden stands out in Mississippi and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
35% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Eden. Only 3 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Eden. 40% of adults feel lonely in Eden.
| Eden | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 27% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 36% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 45% | 35% |
| What stands out | Eden | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 34.7% | 22.4% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.6% | 11.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Eden, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Eden
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Eden; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Eden residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
About Eden
Village in Mississippi, United States
Eden is a village in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 133.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 112 ft
- Area code
- 662
Questions about Eden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eden, MS a good place to live?
Eden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.