Sidon, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 298 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -55.7%
Males: 162  (54.7%)
Females: 136  (45.3%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38954.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-663,319,807 (it was $15,435 in 2000)
Sidon $-663,319,807
MS $52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,498 (it was $6,629 in 2000)

Sidon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,142 (it was $38,600 in 2000)
Sidon:

$81,142
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $104,783; detached houses: $87,293; mobile homes: $135,412
March 2022 cost of living index in Sidon: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.4%
(100.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.6% for Black residents)

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According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Sidon, Mississippi as of May 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sidon is 84 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 123 feet

Land area: 0.12 square miles.

Population density: 2,392 people per square mile   (low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sidon town:

0.6% ($235)
Mississippi:

0.7% ($425)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (75.2 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (119.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (383.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Cruger, MS (2.5 miles ),
Greenwood, MS (2.8 miles ),
Morgan City, MS (2.9 miles ),
Itta Bena, MS (3.0 miles ),
Mississippi Valley State University, MS (3.3 miles ),
Tchula, MS (4.0 miles ),
Moorhead, MS (4.2 miles ),
Carrollton, MS (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 33.41 N, Longitude: 90.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Sidon, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sidon, MS in 2022
Sidon satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +83 (+14.1%).
Most common industries in Sidon, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (11.5%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.3%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.1%)
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Public administration (13.2%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.3%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.2%)
  • Public administration (10.2%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.2%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Sidon, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.6%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (14.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (13.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.2%)
  • Cashiers (7.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (15.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Food processing workers (5.1%)
  • Financial managers (4.1%)

Average climate in Sidon, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Sidon-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the Sidon town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the town center killed 13 people and injured 182 people.

Earthquake activity:

Sidon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 274% 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 154.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 170.5 miles away from Sidon 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 219.4 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 167.0 miles away from Sidon center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 168.3 miles away from Sidon center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 177.7 miles away from Sidon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Leflore County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 10, Freezes: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sidon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Sidon:

  • GOLDEN AGE NH INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • SERENITY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • GREENWOOD LEFLORE SUB ACUTE UN (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • PAX HOSPICE OF GREENWOOD (Hospital, about 8 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • HERITAGE MANOR OF GREENWOOD (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • RCG GREENWOOD (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)

Amtrak station near Sidon:

  • 8 miles: GREENWOOD (506 CARROLTON AVE.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sidon:

  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 11 miles; Itta Bena, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 18 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Holmes Community College (about 35 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
  • Delta State University (about 39 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 63 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Mississippi College (about 75 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • Belhaven University (about 76 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 3,147)

Points of interest:

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

Cemetery: Mount Pisgah Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Leflore County - Courthouse- Circuit Clerk (Courthouse).

Leflore County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

3.3 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.4%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Sidon:

Marital status in Sidon, MS
  • Never married: 37.3%
  • Now married: 28.4%
  • Separated: 7.4%
  • Widowed: 13.5%
  • Divorced: 13.5%

For population 25 years and over in Sidon:

  • High school or higher: 64.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 19.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.4
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sidon, MS (based on Leflore County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,33739
Black Protestant3,45916
Mainline Protestant3,06014
Catholic6202
Other5001
None14,341-
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: 9
This county:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Leflore County:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Here:

7.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Leflore County:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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

13.9%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

38.6%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Leflore County:

15.7%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.1%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.2%
State:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Sidon:

31.0
State:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Sidon:

21.9%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.4%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Sidon:

37.2%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Sidon:

51.6%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Sidon:

84.9%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Sidon, 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
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$408
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,673
Water Supply 0$0 1$535
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$510
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$306
Financial Administration 0$0 1$255
Totals for Government 0$0 12$3,686

Sidon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $35,000 ($117.45)
    Water Utilities: $24,000 ($80.54)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($36.91)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($16.78)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($13.42)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $21,000 ($70.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($30.20)

Sidon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $23,000 ($77.18)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $9,000 ($30.20)
    Housing and Community Development: $8,000 ($26.85)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $49,000 ($164.43)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($26.85)
    Other: $5,000 ($16.78)
    Highways: $1,000 ($3.36)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($16.78)

Sidon government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($33.56)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($33.56)

Sidon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $92,000 ($308.72)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sidon:

  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WABG (960 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: GREENWOOD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKXG (1540 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGRM (1240 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sidon:

  • WGNL (104.3 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGNG (106.3 FM; TCHULA, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WVSD (91.7 FM; ITTA BENA, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGRM-FM (93.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAGR-FM (102.5 FM; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WTCD (96.9 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQJQ (105.1 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WONA-FM (95.1 FM; WINONA, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN ELECTRONICS COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sidon:

  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.3mTotal length
  • $642,495,000Total costs
  • 11,790Total average daily traffic
  • 1,208Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,085Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Sidon)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 2 Mi E (Lat: 33.407889 Lon: -90.168417), Call Sign: KNHU740, Licensee ID: L00039741,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.4800 MHz, Grant Date: 09/23/1998, Expiration Date: 12/12/2003, Cancellation Date: 02/15/2004, Registrant: Black, Mickey L:black Jr, Thomas U Dba Holly Grove Plantation, Sidon, MS 38954, Phone: (601) 453-6173

  • Lat: 33.477778 Lon: -90.225000, Call Sign: WPSM232,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.600 MHz, Grant Date: 06/18/2001, Expiration Date: 06/18/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2011, Certifier: Max Shaw, Registrant: Westbrooks, Tom, 1936 Hwy 82, Greenville, MS 38701, Phone: (662) 332-1294

  • Lat: 33.435444 Lon: -90.236667, Call Sign: WPTG991, Licensee ID: L00386167,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.390 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2001, Expiration Date: 10/02/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2011, Certifier: David Howard, Registrant: Idlewood Plantation, 56181 Cr555, Sidon, MS 38954, Phone: (662) 453-0815


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, 1.4 Mi S Of (Lat: 33.387333 Lon: -90.215361), Overall height: 98.1 m, Call Sign: WNTU801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.268 MHz, 928.268 MHz, Grant Date: 12/23/1998, Expiration Date: 03/31/2009, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2009, Phone: (708) 206-6605

  • STATION, 1.4 Miles S Of (Lat: 33.387333 Lon: -90.215361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 98.1 m, Call Sign: KCH89,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6665.00 MHz, 6695.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2000, Expiration Date: 08/09/2010, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2010, Phone: (708) 205-6605


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182L (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3108R, N3108R, N-3108R, Serial Number: 18258508, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 11/08/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 08/08/2006
    Registrant (Corporation): Cocklebur Inc, 51736 County Road 555, Sidon, MS 38954
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-60AG (1050 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 4217W, N4217W, N-4217W, Serial Number: 602-1180, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 12/04/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 01/27/2010
    Registrant (Corporation): Aviation Flying Service Inc, Po Box 98, Sidon, MS 38954
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-34AG (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 827LA, N827LA, N-827LA, Serial Number: 502B-2827, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 07/18/2012
    Registrant (Corporation): Aviation Flying Service Inc, Po Box 98, Sidon, MS 38954

Most common first names in Sidon, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1965.7 years
John1572.3 years
Willie1469.1 years
Mary1179.7 years
Robert977.2 years
Henry875.5 years
George770.7 years
Thomas773.4 years
Annie677.8 years
Jessie580.6 years
Most common last names in Sidon, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1170.4 years
Lindsey976.6 years
Brown767.8 years
Carpenter775.8 years
Branch764.4 years
Fondren674.7 years
Kelly670.7 years
Hodges577.6 years
Mosley578.0 years
Myers571.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sidon, MS
  • 54.1%Electricity
  • 26.2%Utility gas
  • 19.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sidon, MS
  • 62.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 37.5%Utility gas


Sidon compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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