Downtown, 2005
Roxie’s story
141 years in pictures
Census counts: 214 in 1900, a peak of 662 in 1970, 469 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1962 on.
- 1885Roxie is settled
RoxieMS
A town of 462, settled in 1885.
Photo: Tim Fuller · CC BY 2.0
Population
462
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$121K
−4.1% in a year
Median age
37.3
years
Jobs based here
11
A commuter town
Is Roxie a good place to live?
Roxie has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
462 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Roxie: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Roxie, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Mississippi13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Roxie water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Roxie’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 hereFranklin County RegistrarFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code3966139661 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 Roxie.
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Roxie home at about $121K
Typical home values fell 4.1% in the year to September 2026. 65% of Roxie households are owner-occupiers, against 62% in Mississippi’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$121KZillow home value
Typical home value
Roxie$121K
Mississippi$195K
−4.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Roxie stands out in Mississippi and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
Roxie’s average commute stands at 33 minutes, where Mississippi’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. In Roxie, 0.6% of working residents work locally. The top destinations are Meadville (9%), Brookhaven (8%) and Bude (6%). For half of commuters, work is under 36 miles away.
1%work in town
| Roxie | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 44% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 19% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Roxie1%
Meadville9%
Brookhaven8%
Bude6%
Natchez6%
36 mi
median commute distance
11
jobs based in Roxie
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Roxie faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 76% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 44% of Roxie’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 23% to tornadoes. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Roxie after 6 declared disasters, most recently in 2026.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring54–77°
Summer70–91°
Fall54–79°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 15
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Roxie is
17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Roxie. CDC measures, 31 in all: Roxie beats Mississippi on 2 and trails on 7. In Roxie, a fifth of adults have diabetes, and 12% binge drink.
| Roxie | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 45% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 36% | 25% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
2 better22 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Roxie | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.8% | 4.5% |
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
12.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 8 attractions →Natchez Trace Parkway and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Roxie. Close and well known come first.
12 mi ParkwayNatchez Trace Parkway8.0M visitors a year
30 mi National Military ParkVicksburg National Military Park410K visitors a year
20 mi MuseumStanton Hall
20 mi MuseumRosalie Mansion
18 mi National Historical ParkNatchez National Historical Park41K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Natchez Trace Parkway: Carol M. Highsmith (1946–), Public domain · Vicksburg National Military Park: Eoghanacht at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Stanton Hall: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rosalie Mansion: Elisa Rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Natchez National Historical Park: Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Roxie
17pages on Roxie
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Roxie; the nearest are
Alcorn State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Alcorn State25.9 mi$8,785 in-state tuitionSouthwest Mississippi Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Summit39.8 mi$4,080 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Roxie residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Mississippi.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Roxie for work
Where Roxie’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
11jobs based in Roxie
1%of working residents work in town
36 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Roxie
Town in Mississippi, United States
Roxie is a town in Franklin County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Roxie had a population of 469. This rural town developed with the construction of railroads in the area. About 2/3 of its population is African American and 1/3 white.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 240 ft
- ZIP code
- 39661
- Area code
- 601
Questions about Roxie
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Roxie, MS a good place to live?
Roxie has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.