Coahoma County

Coahoma County is located in northwestern Mississippi in the Mississippi Delta region, bordering the Mississippi River along the state’s western edge. Formed in 1836, it developed as part of the Delta’s plantation-based cotton economy and later became associated with major developments in Blues music and African American cultural history. The county is mid-sized by Mississippi standards, with a population of roughly 22,000 residents. Its landscape is dominated by low-lying alluvial plains and intensive agricultural land use, with row-crop farming—especially cotton, soybeans, and corn—remaining central to the local economy alongside public-sector employment and regional services. Settlement is concentrated in and around the city of Clarksdale, while much of the county is rural. Coahoma County’s county seat is Clarksdale, which serves as its primary commercial and cultural center.

Coahoma County is located in northwestern Mississippi in the Mississippi Delta region, bordered by the Mississippi River to the west. The county seat is Clarksdale, and the county is part of the state’s Delta planning and economic region.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Coahoma County, Mississippi, the county had a population of 21,390 (2020).

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Coahoma County, Mississippi (2019–2023 ACS), the county’s age and sex profile includes:

• Under 18 years: ~20%
• 18 to 64 years: ~59%
• 65 years and over: ~21%
• Female: ~53%
• Male: ~47%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Coahoma County, Mississippi (2019–2023 ACS), the county’s racial and ethnic composition includes:

• Black or African American (alone): ~72%
• White (alone): ~25%
• Asian (alone): <1%
• American Indian and Alaska Native (alone): <1%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (alone): 0–<1%
• Two or more races: ~1–2%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): ~1–2%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Coahoma County, Mississippi (2019–2023 ACS unless otherwise noted), key household and housing indicators include:

• Households: ~8,800
• Persons per household: ~2.3
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate: ~47%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: ~$70,000
• Median selected monthly owner costs (with a mortgage): ~$1,000
• Median gross rent: ~$700

For local government and planning resources, visit the Coahoma County official website.

Coahoma County sits in Mississippi’s rural Delta along the Mississippi River, with lower population density and generally less robust last‑mile infrastructure than metropolitan areas, which can constrain reliable digital communication such as email.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not typically published, so broadband and device access are used as proxies. The U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey) via data.census.gov reports household indicators such as broadband internet subscriptions and computer ownership that track the practical ability to use email at home; lower subscription or device rates generally correspond to lower everyday email access.

Age structure also influences adoption: older populations tend to have lower digital adoption, affecting routine email use for work, school, and services. County age distribution and dependency ratios from the American Community Survey provide context for likely differences in email adoption by cohort.

Gender distribution is usually less determinative than access and age, but sex-by-age tables in the ACS can indicate whether older (lower-adoption) cohorts are disproportionately represented.

Connectivity constraints in the Delta are commonly reflected in broadband availability reporting from the FCC National Broadband Map, which documents served areas and reported technologies.

Coahoma County is in northwest Mississippi in the Mississippi Delta region along the Mississippi River, with Clarksdale as the county seat. The county’s settlement pattern is a small urban center surrounded by extensive agricultural land and low population density outside Clarksdale. Flat terrain generally supports wider radio propagation than hilly areas, but sparse population and long distances between towers can reduce network capacity and increase the likelihood of coverage gaps, especially away from highways and town centers.

Key data limitations and how this overview is structured

County-specific statistics on mobile phone ownership, smartphone share, and mobile-only internet access are not consistently published at the county level. As a result, this overview distinguishes:

• Network availability (supply-side coverage): what mobile networks report as available in Coahoma County.
• Adoption and usage (demand-side): what residents actually subscribe to and use, which is more reliably measured at state, regional, or tract levels rather than by county.

Primary public sources used for availability and broadband context include the FCC National Broadband Map and Census-based demographic and broadband indicators. For county profiles and demographics, see the U.S. Census Bureau’s geography pages via Census.gov. For broadband availability data (including mobile), see the FCC National Broadband Map. Mississippi’s statewide broadband planning and related datasets are typically referenced through the State of Mississippi and broadband program materials; program administration and mapping are also often linked through state broadband offices and planning documents.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (adoption)

• County-level mobile phone penetration: Publicly comparable, county-level estimates of “mobile phone ownership,” “smartphone ownership,” or “mobile-only households” are not consistently available as an official county series. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) does publish household internet subscription indicators, but these are primarily framed around “broadband (wired), cellular data plan, satellite, etc.” and are more reliable at state or larger geographies; some tables can be available for counties depending on sampling and margins of error. County access indicators are best treated as broadband subscription proxies rather than direct “mobile penetration.”
• More robust local adoption proxies: Adoption is commonly inferred using a combination of:
  • ACS household internet subscription and device questions (where county estimates are available with acceptable margins of error), accessed through data.census.gov.
  • Digital divide indicators such as income, age distribution, educational attainment, disability status, and vehicle access (as constraints on device purchasing and service plans), also via data.census.gov.
• Clear distinction from availability: A census tract can have reported 4G/5G coverage while still having low household adoption because adoption is driven by affordability, device availability, and plan costs—factors not measured by the FCC coverage layers.

Network availability (4G/5G) versus household adoption

Availability (mobile coverage)

• 4G LTE: In most Mississippi counties, including Delta counties, 4G LTE is widely reported along population centers and major roads, with more variable performance in sparsely populated agricultural areas. The most authoritative, location-specific view is the FCC’s provider-reported mobile broadband availability shown on the FCC National Broadband Map (toggle to mobile broadband and review coverage by technology and provider).
• 5G availability: 5G coverage is typically concentrated around town centers and higher-traffic corridors, with rural areas often limited to lower-band 5G or remaining primarily LTE. County-specific 5G footprint, by provider, is best verified using the same FCC map interface and provider coverage overlays on the FCC National Broadband Map. The FCC map distinguishes mobile broadband availability by technology and reported speeds, but it does not guarantee consistent in-building performance.
• Service quality factors not captured by coverage maps: FCC availability layers reflect reported service presence, not:
  • indoor signal strength by building type,
  • congestion at peak times,
  • backhaul limitations at cell sites,
  • top-of-tower and sector orientation constraints.

Adoption (subscriptions and real-world use)

• Cellular data plan adoption vs. “coverage present”: Household adoption of cellular data plans (and reliance on mobile-only internet) tends to diverge most strongly from availability in lower-income and higher-poverty areas and in places with fewer wired broadband options. Coahoma County’s socio-economic profile and rural geography can contribute to this divergence, but county-quantified mobile-only dependence is not consistently published as a stand-alone official statistic.
• Recommended adoption metrics to cite (when using official tables):
  • ACS “types of internet subscriptions” and “computer and internet use” tables via data.census.gov.
  • Broadband subscription and device access indicators in state broadband plans and related datasets, where published, via Mississippi state planning sources.

Mobile internet usage patterns (typical modes of access)

• Smartphone-centric internet access: In rural and lower-density counties, mobile internet usage commonly centers on smartphones for messaging, social media, banking, telehealth access, and video streaming. This is a general U.S. pattern; Coahoma County-specific usage shares (hours, apps, traffic) are not available from official county datasets.
• Hotspot and fixed wireless substitution: Where wired broadband is limited or unaffordable, households may use:
  • smartphone tethering (hotspot) for computers/tablets,
  • dedicated hotspot devices,
  • home internet products delivered over cellular networks. FCC maps report availability, not the extent of substitution behavior.
• 4G vs. 5G usage: Actual 5G usage depends on both:
  • network availability (5G coverage in a specific location), and
  • device capability (5G handset) and plan provisioning. County-level 5G handset adoption rates are not published as official statistics.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

• Smartphones: The predominant personal mobile device type for internet access nationally is the smartphone. County-level smartphone share is not published as a standard official measure.
• Feature phones and limited-data devices: Feature phones persist in some rural and lower-income populations due to cost and preference, but there is no official county-level estimate for Coahoma County.
• Tablets, hotspots, and connected laptops: These devices are used where households require larger screens or shared access. The ACS “computer type” questions can provide county estimates for device availability in households where sample sizes support it; these data are accessible through data.census.gov and should be interpreted with margins of error.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography, land use, and settlement pattern

• Rural land use and tower spacing: Large agricultural tracts increase the distance between cell sites relative to demand, affecting capacity and sometimes leading to weaker indoor coverage away from Clarksdale and smaller communities.
• Transportation corridors: Coverage and performance are typically strongest near highways and town centers because providers prioritize high-traffic areas for upgrades and densification. The FCC map provides the best public approximation of these patterns at fine spatial resolution.

Population density and local infrastructure

• Lower density and return on investment: Lower density areas often see slower deployment of dense 5G (mid-band/mmWave) and fewer redundant sites, increasing susceptibility to outages and congestion on remaining sites.
• Backhaul constraints: Rural towers may rely on limited backhaul options. Backhaul type and capacity are not disclosed in public county datasets but can materially influence throughput even where coverage is reported.

Socio-economic factors linked to adoption

• Income and affordability: Adoption of higher-tier plans, unlimited data, and 5G-capable devices correlates with income and credit access. County-level income and poverty measures are available from the U.S. Census Bureau via data.census.gov, but those datasets do not directly report mobile plan types.
• Age and disability: Older populations and residents with disabilities can have different device preferences and accessibility needs; these demographics are measurable via ACS, while device preferences are not.
• Education and digital skills: Educational attainment correlates with broadband adoption and device usage breadth, measured via ACS; it remains an indirect indicator for mobile usage patterns.

Summary: what can be stated definitively for Coahoma County

• Availability: Provider-reported 4G/5G mobile broadband availability for specific locations in Coahoma County is best documented through the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Adoption: Official, county-specific measures of “mobile phone penetration” and “smartphone share” are limited; the most defensible public indicators are ACS household internet subscription and device-access tables (with attention to margins of error) available through data.census.gov.
• Drivers: Coahoma County’s largely rural Delta geography and socio-economic conditions influence both network performance (capacity/coverage density) and adoption (affordability and device upgrading), but county-quantified mobile-only reliance and 5G handset penetration are not available as standard official county series.

Coahoma County is in northwest Mississippi in the Mississippi Delta, anchored by Clarksdale and other Delta communities. The county’s cultural profile (notably Delta blues heritage) and its rural-Lower Mississippi Delta geography can shape how residents access information and entertainment, with smartphones and mainstream social platforms often serving as primary channels alongside local radio and community networks.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

• County-specific social media penetration is not published in standard national datasets, but statewide and national benchmarks provide the most reliable reference points for Coahoma County.
• Nationally, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults use social media according to Pew Research Center’s social media fact sheet. This figure is commonly used as a baseline when county-level measurements are unavailable.
• Social media use is strongly tied to broadband and smartphone access; Mississippi’s rural areas (including parts of the Delta) tend to show more reliance on mobile access than on fixed home broadband in many studies of the “digital divide.” Pew’s Internet & Technology research summarizes these structural patterns.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Based on nationally representative findings from Pew Research Center, social media use skews younger:

• 18–29: highest usage (around ~80%+ using social media in recent Pew reporting)
• 30–49: high usage (roughly ~70–80%)
• 50–64: moderate usage (roughly ~60%+)
• 65+: lowest usage (roughly ~40–50%)

In practice, this means Coahoma County’s overall social media activity tends to be concentrated among working-age adults and younger residents, while older residents are less likely to be active and more likely to concentrate on a narrower set of platforms.

Gender breakdown

Pew’s platform-by-platform reporting shows small gender differences overall for “any social media” use, but clearer differences by platform (examples from Pew’s platform estimates):

• Women are more likely than men to use Pinterest and are also relatively more represented on Facebook and Instagram in many survey waves.
• Men are more likely than women to use Reddit and are somewhat more represented on some discussion- and news-adjacent platforms. Source: Pew Research Center platform usage tables.

Most-used platforms (share of U.S. adults)

County-level “most-used platform” percentages are not consistently available from public, reputable sources, so the most defensible comparison uses national platform reach from Pew:

• YouTube: used by about ~80%+ of U.S. adults
• Facebook: used by about ~60%+
• Instagram: used by about ~45–50%
• Pinterest: used by about ~30–35%
• TikTok: used by about ~30–35%
• LinkedIn: used by about ~20%+
• X (formerly Twitter): used by about ~20%+
• Snapchat: used by about ~25–30%
  Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

• Video-first consumption is dominant: YouTube’s broad reach and TikTok/Instagram’s short-form formats align with national engagement patterns where entertainment, music, sports, and instructional content draw frequent use (Pew platform reach: Pew social media fact sheet).
• Facebook remains a core “community infrastructure” platform: Across the U.S., Facebook is commonly used for local groups, event sharing, community announcements, and informal local commerce; this pattern is frequently observed in rural and small-city contexts where local information networks are important.
• Age segmentation by platform: Younger adults over-index on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, while older adults concentrate more on Facebook and YouTube (platform-by-age patterns summarized in Pew’s platform tables: Pew Research Center).
• Messaging and sharing over “public posting”: National research has found that many users increasingly prefer direct messages, private groups, and sharing content rather than frequent public-status posting; this aligns with Facebook Group activity and Instagram/TikTok sharing behaviors documented across multiple Pew internet and technology reports (overview hub: Pew Internet & Technology).

Coahoma County family and associate-related public records are primarily held through Mississippi’s statewide vital records system and local courts. Birth and death records are registered with the Mississippi State Department of Health, Vital Records; certified copies are issued centrally, while county offices may provide guidance on procedures (MSDH Vital Records). Marriage and divorce records are generally created through the Coahoma County Chancery Clerk (marriage licenses, divorces, adoptions) and the Coahoma County Circuit Clerk (some family-related court filings and judgments); access is typically in person at the courthouse (Coahoma County Chancery Clerk; Coahoma County Circuit Clerk).

Public databases vary by record type. Court case indexes and land records may be available through Mississippi’s statewide court e-filing and docket portal for participating courts (Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC)). Recorded property documents that help identify family associations (deeds, liens, probate-related filings) are typically maintained by the Chancery Clerk and may have local search options.

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to vital records, adoption files, and certain family court matters; certified vital records access is limited by state rules, and adoption records are generally sealed except as authorized by law.

Types of records available

• Marriage licenses and marriage returns (Coahoma County)
  • County-level records documenting the issuance of a marriage license and the completed return/certificate after the marriage is performed and returned for recording.
• Divorce case files and divorce decrees (Chancery Court)
  • Court records documenting divorce proceedings, including the final judgment/decree and related filings.
• Annulments (Chancery Court)
  • Court records documenting actions to declare a marriage void or voidable; maintained as civil case records, similar to divorce files.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Marriage records (county filing/recording)
  • Filed/recorded with: Coahoma County Chancery Clerk (the county office that serves as the clerk for Chancery Court and the recorder for many vital/land-related records, including marriage licenses and returns).
  • Access: Common access methods include in-person requests at the clerk’s office and written/mail requests; availability of remote index search varies by county system and time period.
• Divorce and annulment records (court filing)
  • Filed with: Coahoma County Chancery Court, maintained by the Chancery Clerk as the official custodian of Chancery Court civil case records.
  • Access: Case records are typically accessible through the Chancery Clerk’s office (in person and via written request). Some counties provide electronic case access through statewide or vendor systems; coverage and document availability vary by system and date range.
• Statewide vital records (verification/certified copies)
  • Maintained by: Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), Vital Records.
  • Marriage: MSDH maintains statewide marriage records for many years of coverage and can issue certified copies for eligible requestors under state rules.
  • Divorce: MSDH maintains statewide divorce certificates (a vital record summary, not the full decree/case file) for covered years and can issue certified copies under state rules.
  • References: MSDH Vital Records information is published at https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31,0,109.html.

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage licenses/returns
  • Full names of spouses (and sometimes prior names)
  • Date and place of marriage license issuance
  • Date and place of marriage ceremony
  • Officiant name/title and certification/return information
  • Ages or dates of birth (varies by era/form), residences, and counties/states of birth (varies)
  • Witnesses (sometimes), clerk recording details, book/page or instrument number
• Divorce decrees and case files
  • Names of parties and case number
  • Filing date and court jurisdiction (Coahoma County Chancery Court)
  • Grounds/claims and procedural history (as reflected in pleadings)
  • Final judgment/decree date and disposition
  • Terms regarding property division, debt allocation, custody/visitation, child support, alimony, and name restoration (when applicable)
  • Related filings may include complaints, answers, summons/returns, motions, affidavits, exhibits, and settlement agreements
• Annulment records
  • Names of parties and case number
  • Petition/allegations establishing legal basis for annulment
  • Findings and final order/judgment
  • Any related relief orders (property, support, custody) when addressed by the court

Privacy or legal restrictions

• Public-record status
  • County marriage records and Chancery Court case records are generally treated as public records in Mississippi, subject to statutory exemptions and court-ordered restrictions.
• Sealed or restricted court materials
  • Chancery Court may seal records or limit access by order, including portions involving sensitive matters (commonly involving minors, certain medical/mental-health information, or other protected data). Sealed records are not available for general public inspection.
• State vital records access limits
  • Certified copies from MSDH Vital Records are issued under state eligibility and identification requirements. MSDH divorce records are typically issued as a divorce certificate (abstract) rather than the full decree, which remains with the Chancery Clerk as part of the court file.
• Identity and fraud safeguards
  • Clerks and Vital Records offices commonly require sufficient identifying information for record location and may redact or restrict certain personal identifiers consistent with Mississippi practice and applicable law.

Coahoma County is in northwest Mississippi in the Mississippi Delta, centered on Clarksdale and bordered by the Mississippi River. The county is predominantly rural with a small-city hub, long-distance commuting ties to nearby Delta counties and the Memphis metro region, and socioeconomic conditions shaped by agriculture, public-sector employment, health care, and legacy manufacturing. Population size and core demographic/economic indicators are tracked in federal datasets such as the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Coahoma County and the American Community Survey (ACS).

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Public K–12 education is primarily provided by the Coahoma County School District and the Clarksdale Municipal School District (two separate districts serving different geographies within the county). School-by-school counts and current school names change with consolidation and grade reconfigurations; the most stable, citable source for the current roster is the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) district and school directory pages and each district’s published school list.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios: The most comparable “district profile” ratios are published in MDE district report cards and school profiles (typically shown as students per teacher or comparable staffing ratios). Countywide rollups are not always published as a single number because the county is split across two districts; district-level ratios serve as the standard proxy.
• Graduation rates: Mississippi reports cohort graduation rates at the school and district level through MDE report cards. Countywide graduation rates are not consistently published as a single figure across multiple districts; the most recent district-level graduation rates in the county are best taken from the latest MDE accountability/report card releases.

(For both metrics, the most recent authoritative releases are the annual MDE report cards; see Mississippi School Report Cards.)

Adult education levels (countywide)

Adult attainment is most consistently measured through ACS and summarized in QuickFacts:

• High school graduate or higher (age 25+): reported in QuickFacts (ACS-based).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): reported in QuickFacts (ACS-based).

These figures are commonly below U.S. averages in many Delta counties; the county’s official percentages should be cited directly from the most recent QuickFacts/ACS release.

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP, dual enrollment)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE): Mississippi districts typically provide CTE pathways aligned to state frameworks (health sciences, construction, transportation, business/IT, and similar). District program menus and concentrator offerings are documented via district CTE pages and MDE CTE guidance (MDE Career and Technical Education).
• Advanced Placement (AP) / honors: Availability is generally school-dependent at the high-school level; official course offerings are reflected in school profiles, master schedules, and state report card course indicators where provided.
• Dual enrollment / early college: Mississippi dual enrollment and dual credit are governed by statewide policy and implemented through local partnerships (often with nearby community colleges). The statewide framework is summarized by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) dual enrollment guidance and individual district agreements.

Because program availability varies by campus and year, district documents and MDE report-card resources are the most reliable sources for the county’s current program list.

School safety measures and counseling resources

District safety and student-support systems in Mississippi commonly include:

• School resource officers or law-enforcement partnerships (especially in municipal districts), controlled entry, visitor management, and emergency operations planning aligned with state guidance.
• Student services staffing such as counselors and social workers, and referrals to community mental health providers. Mississippi’s statewide school safety and student support guidance is coordinated through MDE initiatives and related state offices; see MDE’s centralized resources at mdek12.org. Campus-level specifics (SRO presence, counseling staffing, crisis plans) are typically published in district handbooks and board policies rather than in countywide statistical tables.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

The standard source for local unemployment is the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Coahoma County’s most recent annual and monthly unemployment rates are available via the BLS and state labor market portals; see BLS LAUS and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) Labor Market Information. (County unemployment can be volatile month-to-month; annual averages are commonly used for profile summaries.)

Major industries and employment sectors

Coahoma County’s employment base aligns with typical Delta-county patterns:

• Educational services and public administration (school districts, local government)
• Health care and social assistance
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services
• Manufacturing (present but smaller than major metro areas; composition varies by facility)
• Agriculture and agribusiness (important regionally; on-farm employment may be undercounted relative to economic influence)

The most comparable sector shares for resident employment are provided by the ACS “industry” tables and summarized in County Profiles; see data.census.gov (ACS Industry by Occupation/Industry tables) and QuickFacts.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational structure in the county typically shows higher shares in:

• Service occupations (food service, personal care, protective services)
• Office and administrative support
• Sales
• Transportation and material moving
• Production occupations
• Health care support and practitioner roles (reflecting local health services)

ACS “occupation” tables provide the standard resident-workforce breakdown (not establishment jobs) via data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

ACS commuting indicators provide:

• Mean travel time to work
• Primary commute modes (drive-alone, carpool, limited transit use, work-from-home share)
• Commuting flow proxies via “place of work” tables (where available)

In rural Delta counties, commuting is typically dominated by private vehicles, with limited fixed-route transit and a meaningful share of workers traveling to job centers outside the immediate community (including regional hubs). The county’s official mean commute time is published in the ACS and summarized in QuickFacts (QuickFacts).

Local employment versus out-of-county work

ACS “county-to-county commuting” and “place of work” summaries (and related Census products) are the most consistent sources for measuring the share of residents working:

• within Coahoma County versus
• in other Mississippi counties or out of state

Where a single definitive county-to-county split is not readily summarized in QuickFacts, the ACS place-of-work tables on data.census.gov serve as the best proxy for local vs. out-of-county work patterns.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

The county’s owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied split is reported in the ACS and summarized in QuickFacts as the homeownership rate (QuickFacts). Many Delta counties have comparatively high renter shares in their principal city and higher owner-occupancy in outlying rural areas; the county’s official percentage should be cited from the most recent ACS/QuickFacts.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: published in QuickFacts (ACS-based).
• Trend context: County-level median values in the Delta generally remain below U.S. medians, with appreciation patterns influenced by limited inventory, property condition, and localized demand rather than rapid metro-style price escalation. A defensible “trend” statement should rely on multi-year ACS comparisons or reputable market aggregators that publish county series.

For the most standardized public statistic, use the ACS median value in QuickFacts.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: reported in the ACS and summarized in QuickFacts (QuickFacts). This median gross rent is the standard proxy for “typical rent,” capturing contract rent plus estimated utilities where applicable.

Types of housing

Housing stock in Coahoma County is primarily:

• Single-family detached homes (dominant in rural areas and many residential neighborhoods)
• Small multifamily properties and apartments (more common in and near Clarksdale)
• Manufactured housing (present in many rural Delta areas)
• Large rural lots and agricultural-adjacent parcels outside municipal boundaries

ACS “housing unit structure type” tables provide the county’s percentage breakdown by structure type via data.census.gov.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

• Clarksdale-area neighborhoods tend to have closer proximity to schools, medical services, grocery/retail, and civic amenities, with more rental options and smaller lot sizes.
• Unincorporated and rural areas typically have larger parcels and greater distance to schools, clinics, and retail, contributing to high car dependence and longer access times.

Because “neighborhood” boundaries and amenity proximity are not consistently quantified at county scale, these characteristics are best treated as generalized patterns derived from the county’s settlement structure (one primary city plus rural surroundings), with precise proximity varying by specific community.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

Mississippi property taxes are based on assessed value and millage rates that vary by location and taxing district (county, municipal, school district). Countywide “average rate” is not always presented as a single uniform percentage because millage differs inside municipalities and across districts.

• A practical, comparable proxy for typical homeowner cost is the ACS statistic “median real estate taxes paid”, available in ACS housing tables and accessible via data.census.gov.
• For official millage/assessment context, see the Mississippi Department of Revenue (property tax administration and assessment framework) and local tax assessor/collector publications for Coahoma County (millage schedules and billing practices are typically maintained locally rather than in a single statewide table).

Data note: Several requested metrics (school-by-school lists, student–teacher ratios, graduation rates, and some safety/counseling staffing details) are maintained at the district/school level rather than as a single countywide statistic. The most recent authoritative source for those elements is the annual MDE report card and district publications; countywide attainment, commuting, and housing medians are most consistently available from ACS/QuickFacts.