Trotter-Byrd House · National Register of Historic Places
Quitman’s story
190 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1852.
9 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1836Quitman is settled
QuitmanMS
A regional job hub with 1,612 jobs.
Photo: DanielPenfield · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,925
2025 Census estimate · −6.6% since 2020
Typical home
$100K
−6.3% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
38.3
years
Jobs based here
1,612
A job hub
Is Quitman a good place to live?
The best of Quitman’s subject grades is an A− for walkability; the weakest is a D− for incomes. Quitman's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 96% of U.S. towns. Quitman has 9 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Trotter-Byrd House and Quitman Depot. Quitman has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Quitman stand out
Where Quitman beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,612
Residents who work672
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 96% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 84% of U.S. towns
29.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Trotter-Byrd HouseHistoryB+
Settled in 1836
A history going back 190 years.
How Quitman grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Mississippi), ordered by how far Quitman is from typical.
Jobs & income$48K median household incomeD−Open →HealthOchsner Watkins Hospital 5.7 miles awayC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 9.3% of households have no carA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →SchoolsC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksC−Open →History6 notable people born hereB+Open →Civic life1.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Quitman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Quitman, and how to reach them.
PowerMississippi Power15.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Quitman water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Quitman’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personMississippi has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClarke County RegistrarClarke County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code3935539355 100%Census 2020
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 Quitman.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
With 2.4 jobs for every working resident, Quitman draws in 1,442 commuters
Half commute less than 23 miles. Among residents in Quitman, 28% live below the poverty line, above both the Mississippi town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). In Quitman, about one in four working residents works in town. The average commute here is 31 minutes.
25%work in town
| Quitman | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 28% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 25% | 19% | 8% |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Quitman25%
Meridian21%
Laurel4%
Jackson3%
Waynesboro2%
23 mi
median commute distance
1,612
jobs based in Quitman
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 84% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsC+
On state tests, Quitman’s schools trail 63% of Mississippi districts
Of its 6 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. The largest public high school is Quitman High School, with 437 students. The public schools here belong to the Quitman School District.
37%of MS districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Lower ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 407 | – |
| Quitman High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 437 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade B+
The typical home in Quitman is valued at about $100K
In Quitman, the going rate for rent is $828 a month, where Mississippi’s towns sit at $905 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Values fell 6.3% in the year to September 2026. Also worth knowing: 65% of households are owner-occupiers locally.
$100KZillow home value
| Quitman | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $828 a month | $905 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Quitman$100K
Mississippi$195K
−6.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthC−
Health in Quitman trails 84% of U.S. towns
Among adults in Quitman, 38% have obesity. CDC measures, 31 in all: Quitman beats Mississippi on 3 and trails on 8. Two figures for adults locally: 19% have diabetes, 11% binge drink. Only 8 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Quitman.
16%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Quitman | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 45% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 82% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
3 better20 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Quitman | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.1% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84% | 79.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.2% | 7.5% |
Ochsner Watkins Hospital
5.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Quitman has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Since 2005, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Quitman. On expected storm and flood damage, Quitman sits above 72% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 45% come from inland flooding and 18% from tornadoes. Federal aid has come to Quitman households in 8 declared disasters; the latest was in 2026.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
7
paid flood claims since 2005
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Quitman brings mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 36° and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–61°
Spring52–77°
Summer69–91°
Fall53–78°
Nov 16
typical first frost
Mar 14
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Quitman is older than the Mississippi average
Only 7 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher share of residents 65 or older than Quitman. Since 2020, Quitman has lost 6.6% of its people, to 1,925 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. In Quitman, just over a fifth of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
38.3median age · MS 38.6
| Quitman | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 25% | 29% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | 37 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 24% | 22% |
QuitmanMississippiUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school31%
Some college26%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s10%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 48% and 70% women
The Census survey reached too few of Quitman’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.4 points. Across Mississippi, 51.5% of residents are women.
| Quitman | MS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.7% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.4% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15% | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.9% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.1% | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.9% | 29.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.7% | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.7% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.2% | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.3% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,900, single groups can be off by several points
Safety
In Quitman, violent crime runs lower than in the typical Mississippi or U.S. town
Quitman's reported crime rate is well below Mississippi's. In Quitman, the property offense rate is 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Quitman | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.8 per 1,000 residents | 16.6 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Quitman0
Mississippi2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Quitman6.8
Mississippi13.1
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
13
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Quitman
19pages on Quitman
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 63% of MS districts · 6 schoolsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than MS on 3 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$100K typical home · down 6.3% in a yearWork & commuteD−$48K median household income · 1,612 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 72% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Quitman; the nearest are
Meridian Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Meridian22.5 mi$4,078 in-state tuitionUniversity of West AlabamaUniversity or college · Public · Livingston, AL49 mi$10,990 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Quitman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
A shrinking town
Quitman has shrunk 17% since 2010
2,323 counted in 2010 and 2,061 in 2020; an estimated 1,925 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Landmarks
9 places in Quitman on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Quitman
6 notable people were born in Quitman.
About Quitman
City in Mississippi, United States
Quitman is a city in and the county seat of Clarke County, Mississippi, United States, along the Chickasawhay River. As of the 2020 census, Quitman had a population of 2,061.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1839
- Area
- 5.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 230 ft
- ZIP code
- 39355
- Area code
- 601
Questions about Quitman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Quitman, MS expensive?
Not for the area. That is 2 years of the area's median household income ($49,822 across the Meridian, MS area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Quitman, MS known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Antonio McDyess and Oscar W. Gillespie.