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Taylorsville’s best subject grade is an A+ for cost of living; its weakest is a D− for incomes. On cost of living, just 5 of Mississippi’s 184 towns do better. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 95% of the country. Only 2 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher July high than Taylorsville. Taylorsville's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 98% of U.S. towns. On the outdoors, just 17 of Mississippi’s 187 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is Taylorsville Sportsplex, at 20 acres. Taylorsville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Taylorsville beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
1,353 counted in 2010 and 1,148 in 2020; an estimated 1,103 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Mississippi), ordered by how far Taylorsville is from typical.
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The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1939.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville.
48% of adults have high blood pressure in Taylorsville, where Mississippi’s towns sit at 45% and U.S. towns at 35%. 39% of adults get no exercise outside work in Taylorsville. Taylorsville beats the Mississippi average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| Taylorsville | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 45% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 36% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Taylorsville | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 32.3% | 18.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.3% | 8.6% |
| More smokers | 21.2% | 16.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Its public schools are run by the Smith County School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Taylorsville Attendance Center, with 572 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville Elementary SchoolLargest public school before high school | – | – | |
| Taylorsville Attendance CenterLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 572 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduation
The typical Taylorsville home is worth about $142,000, down 4.1% in a year, 27% below the Mississippi typical home. At $655 a month, Taylorsville’s median rent is against $905 a month in Mississippi’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
| Taylorsville | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $655 a month | $905 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 62% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Taylorsville has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Taylorsville is 36°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Taylorsville since 2021.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Taylorsville for work: only 10% work in town. 24% of Taylorsville residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Taylorsville has lost 58 jobs, to 546 in 2023.
| Taylorsville | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 24% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $38,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.6% | 19% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Taylorsville | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.2% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Taylorsville Sportsplex | 0.7 mi | 20 |
| 2. Taylorsville City Park | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Taylorsville; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Taylorsville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
4 notable people were born in Taylorsville.
Town in Mississippi, United States
Taylorsville is a town located in southeastern Smith County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,148 at the 2020 census. It is the most populous community in Smith County.
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Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
4 notable people were born here, including Prentiss Walker and Tim Duckworth.
