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Blue Mountain, MS — ZIP 38610

Population: 3,121 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 38610 (Blue Mountain, MS) is $153,920 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $124,900 after a median 53 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$153,920

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$153,920
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
-0.9%
10-year appreciation
+22.9%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$162,787
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
$124,900
Median list price
$360,000
Median price per sqft
$66
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$765/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$769/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$905/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,189/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.3 : 1
Schools include
Blue Mountain High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.5%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.6 in
Annual snowfall
1.6 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
4
Nearest national park
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (19 mi)
National parks include
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Ripley Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF TUPELO, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
20.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$759
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
56.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,114
Average weekly wage
$889
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

ZIP 38610State medianUS median
Median home value$153,920$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$124,900$224,950$325,000
Median days on market53 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$759$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 median home value in ZIP 38610?
$153,920.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38610?
$124,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38610?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 38610?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $905/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38610?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38610?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38610?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38610?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 38610?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38610?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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