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Crime in Pontotoc summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pontotoc. Key points include:
There were 127 total crimes in Pontotoc in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pontotoc is 2,128.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pontotoc is 251.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pontotoc is 1,877.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pontotoc is 0.45% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Pontotoc Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pontotoc / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 127 | 2,128.7 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 251.4 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 184.4 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 112 | 1,877.3 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 234.7 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 93 | 1,558.8 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 83.8 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Pontotoc summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pontotoc. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pontotoc is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pontotoc is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Pontotoc is $201,462.
The median income in Pontotoc is $46,167.
Pontotoc's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Pontotoc Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Pontotoc | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 77 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Pontotoc, MS Weather
The average high in Pontotoc is 72.7° and the average low is 50.5°.
There are 78.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 58.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pontotoc |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 58.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Pontotoc Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Pontotoc
The current population in Pontotoc is 5,806. The population has increased 3.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,806 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 5,717 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 5,676 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 5,621 | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 6,070 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 6,015 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,997 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 5,923 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 5,906 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 5,808 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 5,754 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,718 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 5,652 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 5,617 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 5,617 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pontotoc
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Pontotoc is:
53.9% White with 3,128 White residents.
22.9% African American with 1,331 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.5% Other with 87 Other residents.
6.4% Two Or More with 374 Two Or More residents.
15.2% Hispanic with 885 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pontotoc | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.9% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.9% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.2% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Pontotoc
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Pontotoc is 56.6% female with 3,287 female residents.
Pontotoc is 43.4% male with 2,519 male residents.
| Gender | Pontotoc | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.4% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pontotoc for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Pontotoc completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Pontotoc completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Pontotoc completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Pontotoc completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Pontotoc completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Pontotoc completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Pontotoc completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Pontotoc completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Pontotoc completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pontotoc | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pontotoc, Mississippi
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8.9% of households in Pontotoc earn Less than $10,000.
8.5% of households in Pontotoc earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Pontotoc earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.9% of households in Pontotoc earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Pontotoc earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in Pontotoc earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Pontotoc earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.9% of households in Pontotoc earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in Pontotoc earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.1% of households in Pontotoc earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pontotoc | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.9% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.5% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
