SidonFoundedSign, 2012
Sidon’s story
197 years in pictures
Census counts: 119 in 1890, a peak of 672 in 2000, 311 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1940 on.
- 1829Sidon is settled
SidonMS
Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
285
2025 Census estimate · −9.5% since 2020
Typical home
$80K
−11% in a year
Household income
$22K
median
Median age
40.7
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Sidon a good place to live?
Of the 100 Mississippi towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Sidon. Sidon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Sidon stand out
Where Sidon beats most towns.
Small town
285 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 Sidon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sidon, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Mississippi13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Sidon 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 Sidon’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 hereLeflore County RegistrarLeflore County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code3895438954 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 Sidon.
Housing
The typical home in Sidon is valued at about $80K
The typical Sidon home is worth about $80,000, down 11% in a year, 59% below the Mississippi typical home. 82% of Sidon households own their home, above both the Mississippi town median (62%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
$80KZillow home value
Typical home value
Sidon$80K
Mississippi$195K
−11%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
About half of Sidon’s working residents commute to Greenwood
Most working residents leave Sidon for work: only 0% work in town. 13% of Sidon residents live below the poverty line, against 21% in Mississippi’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Greenwood (48%), Indianola (4%) and Jackson (4%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Sidon0%
Greenwood48%
Indianola4%
Jackson4%
Cleveland2%
8 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Sidon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Sidon
Sidon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Sidon is 92°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–57°
Spring53–75°
Summer70–91°
Fall53–77°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 17
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Sidon
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1991, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Sidon.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
2
paid flood claims since 1991
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Sidon stands out in Mississippi and nationally, with fewer of its adults who have been diagnosed with depression
16% of Sidon adults have been diagnosed with depression. Sidon beats the Mississippi average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 19% of Sidon adults have diabetes.
| Sidon | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 24% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 23% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
5 better20 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Sidon | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.7% | 7.6% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 15.8% | 19.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.7% | 11.2% |
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
7.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Sidon
17pages on Sidon
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Sidon
About 4 of every 100 Sidon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Sidon for work
Where Sidon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Sidon
0%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Sidon
Town in Mississippi, United States
Sidon is a town in Leflore County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sidon had a population of 311. It is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1829
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 125 ft
- ZIP code
- 38954
- Area code
- 662
Questions about Sidon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sidon, MS a good place to live?
Sidon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Sidon, MS known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Edwin R. Holmes and Viola B. Sanders.