Living in Sunflower County, Mississippi

Sunflower County is a county in Mississippi with a population of around 27,005. The main communities are Indianola, Ruleville, Moorhead.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $642/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $104K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 57°F) and hot summers (highs around 90°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Sunflower County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a predominantly working-class population (15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.