Courtland, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 467 (65% urban, 35% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.5%
 
Males: 182  (39.0%)
Females: 285  (61.0%)
Median resident age:

22.3 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38620.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,550 (it was $35,729 in 2000)
Courtland:

$35,550
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $11,297 (it was $17,130 in 2000)

Courtland town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,007 (it was $44,400 in 2000)
Courtland:

$99,007
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $135,707; detached houses: $168,880; townhouses or other attached units: $61,815; mobile homes: $44,397

Median gross rent in 2022: $876.

March 2022 cost of living index in Courtland: 79.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.7%
(18.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.9% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Courtland, MS (2022)
    • 70373.7%Black alone
    • 20921.9%White alone
    • 434.5%Two or more races

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According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 20 registered sex offenders living in Courtland, Mississippi as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Courtland is 34 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (6.1%), English (2.5%), Irish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 227 feet

Land area: 1.13 square miles.

Population density: 414 people per square mile   (low).

Courtland, Mississippi map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $899 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $467 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (60.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (407.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Pope, MS (1.3 miles ),
Batesville, MS (2.3 miles ),
Crowder, MS (3.5 miles ),
Oakland, MS (3.6 miles ),
Sardis, MS (3.7 miles ),
Charleston, MS (4.2 miles ),
Tillatoba, MS (4.2 miles),
Water Valley, MS (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 34.24 N, Longitude: 89.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Courtland, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Courtland, MS in 2022
Courtland satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,500
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $31,300
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $60,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Courtland, MS residents
Average permit cost in Courtland, MS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +58 (+14.4%).
Most common industries in Courtland, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.6%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (14.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (13.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.6%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (15.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.8%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Courtland, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Religious workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.6%)
  • Religious workers (6.5%)
  • Cashiers (6.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)

Average climate in Courtland, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 55.9. This is better than average.

City:

55.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Courtland-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Mississippi state average. It is 68% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 48.2 miles away from the Courtland town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1976, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.8 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Courtland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 317% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 99.1 miles away from Courtland center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 160.9 miles away from Courtland center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 122.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from Courtland center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 203.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 144.0 miles away from Courtland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Panola County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 12, Floods: 11, Winds: 5, Freezes: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Courtland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Courtland:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER BATESVILLE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BATESVILLE, MS)
  • UNITY HOSPICE CARE, INC (Hospital, about 5 miles away; BATESVILLE, MS)
  • COMPLETE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC (Hospital, about 5 miles away; BATESVILLE, MS)
  • MID DELTA HOSPICE OF BATESVILLE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; BATESVILLE, MS)
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; BATESVILLE, MS)
  • SARDIS COMMUNITY NH (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SARDIS, MS)
  • RCG SARDIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; SARDIS, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Courtland:

  • University of Mississippi (about 25 miles; University, MS; Full-time enrollment: 17,642)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 27 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 36 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 56 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Delta State University (about 57 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)
  • University of Memphis (about 61 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 63 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)

Private high school in Courtland:

  • BETHANY BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 30, Location: 4112 HUBBARD RD, Grades: KG-12)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Courtland Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Courtland: Courtland Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Calvin Chapman - Major League Baseball player, Ed Chapman (baseball) - Baseball player.

Panola County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Courtland and their reported violations in the past:

INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 2,400, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 82 regular monitoring violations
EUREKA WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 1,260, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 83 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.8 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.9%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.5%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Courtland:

Marital status in Courtland, MS
  • Never married: 65.2%
  • Now married: 20.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Courtland:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Courtland, MS (based on Panola County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,53858
Black Protestant5,45528
Mainline Protestant3,40725
Catholic3602
Other282
None13,919-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Panola County:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Panola County:

3.11 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
Panola County:

10.17 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Here:

5.37 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.4%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Panola County:

34.0%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.4%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Courtland:

45.4%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.3%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Courtland:

30.5
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Courtland:

20.6%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Courtland:

13.7%
State:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Courtland:

6.7
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
This city:

34.7%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Courtland:

52.3%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

85.0%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Courtland, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$580
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$282
Police - Other 0$0 1$664
Totals for Government 0$0 10$1,526

Strongest AM radio stations in Courtland:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WJBI (1290 AM; 1 kW; BATESVILLE, MS; Owner: BATESVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WSAO (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: JESSE C. ROSS AND ERNESTINE A. ROSS)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Courtland:

  • WAVI (91.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBLE (100.5 FM; BATESVILLE, MS; Owner: BATESVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTNM (105.5 FM; WATER VALLEY, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WHKL (106.9 FM; CRENSHAW, MS; Owner: BATESVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WUMS (92.1 FM; UNIVERSITY, MS; Owner: STUDENT MEDIA CENTER OF THE U. OF MS)
  • WRBO (103.5 FM; COMO, MS; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQLJ (93.7 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOHT (92.3 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CENTURY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WTGY (95.7 FM; CHARLESTON, MS; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WOXD (95.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNA (88.9 FM; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Courtland:

  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • W36BT (Channel 36; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 312ft / 95.2mTotal length
  • $3,204,912,000Total costs
  • 60,480Total average daily traffic
  • 14,513Total average daily truck traffic
  • 79,370Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Courtland, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Courtland, MS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Courtland)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N7DNK, Licensee ID: L01113207, Grant Date: 01/12/2016, Expiration Date: 02/07/2026, Certifier: Phillip E Creek, Registrant: Phillip E Creek, 232 Fowler Rd, Courtland, MS 38620

  • Call Sign: KC9IEW, Licensee ID: L01066419, Grant Date: 08/04/2015, Expiration Date: 09/23/2025, Certifier: James E Leigh, Registrant: James E Leigh, 1943 Hentz Road, Courtland, MS 38620-0017

  • Call Sign: KE5IZL, Licensee ID: L01160561, Grant Date: 06/08/2006, Expiration Date: 06/08/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/24/2008, Certifier: Gerald M Aven Jr, Registrant: Gerald M Aven Jr, Courtland, MS 38620

  • Call Sign: K5GMA, Previous Call Sign: KE5IZL, Licensee ID: L01160561, Grant Date: 04/12/2018, Expiration Date: 05/24/2028, Certifier: Gerald M Aven Jr, Registrant: Gerald M Aven Jr, Courtland, MS 38620


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 219BJ, N219BJ, N-219BJ, Serial Number: 28-22813, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 04/04/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 04/25/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Kennedy E Taylor, 209 Herron Subdivision, Courtland, MS 38620
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4439G, N4439G, N-4439G, Serial Number: 4548, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 01/22/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 12/14/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Terry Lee Mccullan, 8967 Highway 51, Courtland, MS 38620
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/23/2018
  • Aircraft: MULLAN ALLEN M 1A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 1931M, N1931M, N-1931M, Serial Number: 912, Certificate Issue Date: 09/04/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Allen M Mullan, 8172 Eureka Rd, Courtland, MS 38620
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/14/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 42. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 102 took place in 2010, and the least - 2 in 2017. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Courtland, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (50.8%), and Structure Fires (34.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Courtland, MS
    • 36350.8%Outside Fires
    • 24834.7%Structure Fires
    • 9613.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 81.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Courtland, MS
Most common first names in Courtland, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2562.5 years
William1869.5 years
Willie1574.1 years
Mary1568.3 years
John1173.3 years
Robert1076.1 years
Jessie976.0 years
Charles964.3 years
George771.9 years
Annie778.2 years
Most common last names in Courtland, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ford1571.9 years
Sanford1567.5 years
Hentz1269.3 years
Johnson1176.1 years
Smith1073.0 years
Meek976.2 years
Williams972.5 years
Darby872.5 years
Herron886.3 years
Mcminn876.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Courtland, MS
  • 48.9%Electricity
  • 44.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%Utility gas
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Courtland, MS
  • 56.8%Electricity
  • 43.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Courtland compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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