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Sardis, MS

Sardis, MS.

Population: 5,861 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sardis, MS is $159,391 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $179,000 after a median 85 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strong wind, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,391

Typical home value

-0.9%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$159,391
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
-11.3%
5-year appreciation
+6.5%
10-year appreciation
+46.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2023)
$180,144
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$179,000
Median list price
$282,000
Median price per sqft
$93
1-year sale-price change
-11.4%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
90.9%
Active listings
17
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$659/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$805/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$947/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,193/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.1 : 1
Schools include
Green Hill Intermediate, North Panola High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, cold wave, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Panola County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
University Oxford Airport (UOX) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH MS, NORTHWEST MISSISSISSIPPI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, YALOBUSHA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-33 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
32.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$568
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
47.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,767
Average weekly wage
$890
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SardisState medianUS median
Typical home value$159,391$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$179,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market85 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$568$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sardis, MS?
$159,391.
What is the median sale price in Sardis, MS?
$179,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sardis, MS?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in Sardis, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $947/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sardis, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, cold wave, drought, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in Sardis, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sardis, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sardis, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sardis, MS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Sardis, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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