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A town of 135.
78% of residents live below the poverty line in Glendora, where Mississippi’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Of the 100 Mississippi towns we compare, none has a lower share of households owning their home than Glendora. Black Bayou Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. Glendora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 207 in 1910, a peak of 285 in 2000, 154 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 4 maps from 1931 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Glendora, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Glendora.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1991, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Glendora.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Glendora has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Glendora’s July high is 91°F, near the Mississippi town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
39% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Glendora. Among 102 Mississippi towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Glendora. 45% of adults feel lonely in Glendora.
| Glendora | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 27% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 18% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 42% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 12% |
| What stands out | Glendora | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 3.3% | 7.6% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.6% | 13.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 31.3% | 11.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Glendora; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Glendora residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
Village in Mississippi, United States
Glendora is a village in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The population was 154 at the 2020 census.
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Glendora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.