Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Kossuth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Kossuth beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 165 in 1890, a peak of 247 in 1920, 160 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2017 and 2 maps from 1950 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kossuth, 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 Kossuth.
People 65 and older are 44% of residents (17% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 17% of residents (37% statewide). 27% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 25% across Mississippi.
| Kossuth | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.5 years | 37 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 25% | 29% |
Somewhere between 11% and 86% women
The Census survey reached too few of Kossuth’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±37.1 points. Across Mississippi, 51.5% of residents are women.
| Kossuth | MS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.5% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 1.3% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.5% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 27.4% | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.5% | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.6% | 29.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 22% | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.4% | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.7% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Its three schools are below. The Alcorn School District runs its public schools. Also worth knowing: the largest public high school is Kossuth High School, with 398 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 570 | A+ |
| Kossuth High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 398 | A |
| Kossuth Middle SchoolTop results in townGrades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 | 374 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Only 3 of the 100 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher median household income than Kossuth. In Kossuth, the typical journey to work is 18 minutes, below both Mississippi’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are Corinth (30%), Tupelo (7%) and Sherman (2%). For half of commuters, work is under 17 miles away.
| Kossuth | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $105,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Kossuth, 15% of adults worry about having enough food. This Mississippi town does better than the Mississippi average on 4 of 31 CDC measures and worse on 4. Among adults here, 34% sleep under 7 hours and 34% get no exercise outside work.
| Kossuth | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 45% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 39% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 36% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 12% |
| What stands out | Kossuth | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.2% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Kossuth: 88% of households live in a home they own. Its typical rent is $1,000 a month.
| Kossuth | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,000 a month | $905 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Of the losses FEMA expects in Kossuth, 30% come from inland flooding and 24% from tornadoes. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in half of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Kossuth
About 2 of every 100 Kossuth residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
Where Kossuth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Mississippi, United States
Kossuth is a village in Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 160 at the 2020 census.
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Kossuth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.