Strayhorn MS 001, 2012
Strayhorn’s story
155 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1932 on.
- 1871Strayhorn is settled
StrayhornMS
This town of 176 people was settled in 1871.
Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]) · CC BY 3.0
Population
176
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$155K
Census ACS
Household income
$122K
median
Median age
29.9
years
Jobs based here
46
A commuter town
Is Strayhorn a good place to live?
Strayhorn’s median household income is $122,000, where Mississippi’s towns sit at $50,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Only one of the 100 Mississippi towns we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Strayhorn. Strayhorn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
176 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Strayhorn: who provides what
Strayhorn is unincorporated, so Tate County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Mississippi13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesTate CountyTate County provides services here
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 hereTate County RegistrarTate County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code3866538665 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 Strayhorn.
Schools
The schools Strayhorn’s kids attend
The public schools here belong to the Tate County School District. The largest public high school is Strayhorn High School, with 404 students. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayhorn Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 407 | B |
| Strayhorn High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 404 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Strayhorn has 0.4 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Jobs based in Strayhorn grew to 46 in 2023, 33 more than in 2013. Half of commuters travel less than 28 miles. The top destinations are Senatobia (19%), Memphis (18%) and Olive Branch (7%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Strayhorn0%
Senatobia19%
Memphis18%
Olive Branch7%
Southaven6%
28 mi
median commute distance
46
jobs based in Strayhorn
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–53°
Spring52–73°
Summer70–90°
Fall52–74°
Nov 15
typical first frost
Mar 14
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Strayhorn is
Among adults in Strayhorn, 77% had a checkup this year. CDC measures, 31 in all: Strayhorn beats Mississippi on 5 and trails on 4. In Strayhorn, 34% of adults have obesity, and 32% get no exercise outside work.
| Strayhorn | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 42% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 36% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 45% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
5 better22 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Strayhorn | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.6% | 18.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| More binge drinkers | 17.2% | 13.6% |
Highland Hills Medical Center
11.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Strayhorn faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA puts a quarter of Strayhorn’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 25% to tornadoes. On expected storm and flood damage, Strayhorn sits above just over half of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
$234Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Strayhorn
16pages on Strayhorn
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Strayhorn
About 0 of every 100 Strayhorn residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Strayhorn for work
Where Strayhorn’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
46jobs based in Strayhorn
0%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Strayhorn
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, US
Strayhorn is a census-designated place and unincorporated community along Mississippi Highway 4 in rural western Tate County, Mississippi, United States. Strayhorn is located in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. At the 2000 census, the community had a population of 1,784. Strayhorn has a few businesses, including Hudspeth's Grocery, the Strayhorn Snack Bar, and a Dollar General store. Strayhorn Baptist Church is located in the community. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 284.
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- Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 276 ft
Questions about Strayhorn
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Strayhorn, MS a good place to live?
Strayhorn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.