HeidelbergMS
A town of 607, settled in 1883.
Is Heidelberg a good place to live?
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Heidelberg, above both the Mississippi town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 8 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Heidelberg. Heidelberg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
607 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Heidelberg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Heidelberg, 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 Heidelberg.
About one in three of Heidelberg’s working residents commute to Laurel
For most workers, Heidelberg is a place to come home to: only 12% work in town. Since 2013, Heidelberg has lost 209 jobs, to 325 in 2023. The income of the median household for Heidelberg comes to $50,000. The top destinations are Laurel (34%), Jackson (6%) and Meridian (4%).
| Heidelberg | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 19% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Heidelberg’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the East Jasper School District. The 2 public schools in Heidelberg teach 350 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg Jr. High SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 104 | B− |
| Heidelberg High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 246 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
A typical Heidelberg home is worth about $113K
Heidelberg’s midpoint rent is $1,004 a month, against $905 a month in Mississippi’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. For households here, the share who are owner-occupiers is 68%.
| Heidelberg | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 68% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,004 a month | $905 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Heidelberg: mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 36° and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Heidelberg faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Since 1998, Heidelberg has seen 8 flood insurance claims paid out. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage here than in 61% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Heidelberg after 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2023.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Crime reported in Heidelberg
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Heidelberg is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Heidelberg stands out in Mississippi and nationally, with more of its adults who get no exercise outside work
Among adults in Heidelberg, 86% had a checkup this year. No town among the 102 in Mississippi we compare has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Heidelberg. 51% of adults here have obesity; 25% have diabetes. Only 3 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Heidelberg.
| Heidelberg | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 27% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 42% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 16% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 36% | 25% |
| What stands out | Heidelberg | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 8.9% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 20.1% | 11.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Heidelberg
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Heidelberg
About 3 of every 100 Heidelberg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
Every workday, about 301 people come to Heidelberg for work
Where Heidelberg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Heidelberg
Town in Mississippi, United States
Heidelberg (locally /ˈhaɪ.dɫ̩.bɚɡ/) is a town in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Heidelberg had a population of 637.
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- Area
- 5.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 344 ft
- ZIP code
- 39439
- Area code
- 601
Questions about Heidelberg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Heidelberg, MS a good place to live?
Heidelberg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Heidelberg, MS known for?
2 notable people were born here, including E. Wilson Lyon and Freddie Parker.