JonestownMS
A town of 899, settled in 1871.
Is Jonestown a good place to live?
56% of residents live below the poverty line in Jonestown, where Mississippi’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. No town among the 97 in Mississippi we compare has a lower median rent than Jonestown. Jonestown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Jonestown has shrunk 31% since 2010
1,298 counted in 2010 and 962 in 2020; an estimated 899 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Moving to Jonestown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jonestown, 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 Jonestown.
The median household income in Jonestown is lower than in most of Mississippi or the rest of the country
At $22,000, Jonestown’s median household income is against $50,000 in Mississippi’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Most working residents leave Jonestown for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Clarksdale (20%), Tunica Resorts (12%) and Friars Point (6%).
| Jonestown | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $22,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Jonestown
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities. Since 2002, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jonestown.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Jonestown, expect mild winters and hot summers
Jonestown has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Jonestown’s July high is 91°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Jonestown stands out in Mississippi and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
38% of Jonestown adults say their health is fair or poor. Only 3 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Jonestown. 41% of Jonestown adults feel lonely.
| Jonestown | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 27% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 42% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 12% |
| What stands out | Jonestown | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.1% | 7.6% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.1% | 13.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 29.3% | 11.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Jonestown
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Jonestown
About 2 of every 100 Jonestown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
899 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Jonestown
Town in Mississippi, United States
Jonestown is a town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 962.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 174 ft
- ZIP code
- 38639
- Area code
- 662
Questions about Jonestown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jonestown, MS a good place to live?
Jonestown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.