Schlater, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 224 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -42.3%
Males: 116  (52.0%)
Females: 108  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

55.5 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38952.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,408 (it was $23,816 in 2000)
Schlater:

$51,408
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,692 (it was $10,022 in 2000)

Schlater town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $56,498 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Schlater:

$56,498
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $91,751; detached houses: $117,058; mobile homes: $26,244
March 2022 cost of living index in Schlater: 74.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.0%

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Ancestries: American (17.2%), English (5.1%), African (3.5%), Scottish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 133 feet

Land area: 1.17 square miles.

Population density: 192 people per square mile   (very low).

Schlater, Mississippi map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $788 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $202 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (91.7 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (104.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (377.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Mississippi Valley State University, MS (2.9 miles ),
Itta Bena, MS (3.2 miles ),
Doddsville, MS (3.2 miles),
Greenwood, MS (3.6 miles ),
Sunflower, MS (3.6 miles ),
Ruleville, MS (3.6 miles ),
Glendora, MS (3.7 miles ),
Drew, MS (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 33.64 N, Longitude: 90.35 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

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

4.2%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in Schlater, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.9%)
  • Public administration (11.4%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (36.9%)
  • Public administration (12.3%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Food (4.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.6%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (12.5%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Food (7.5%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Motor vehicles, parts & supplies merchant wholesalers (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Schlater, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (15.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (24.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.0%)

Average climate in Schlater, 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 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.9. This is about average.

City:

64.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Schlater-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 0.7 miles away from the Schlater town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the town center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Schlater-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 297% 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 138.1 miles away from the city 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 204.4 miles away from Schlater center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 149.9 miles away from Schlater center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 151.0 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) earthquake occurred 179.0 miles away from Schlater center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 160.6 miles away from Schlater 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).
Schlater topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Schlater:

  • RCG GREENWOOD (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • UNITY HOSPICE CARE, LLC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • HERITAGE MANOR OF GREENWOOD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • STA HOME HOSPICE GREENWOOD (Hospital, about 12 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • GREENWOOD LEFLORE SUB ACUTE UN (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • PAX HOSPICE OF GREENWOOD (Hospital, about 13 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)

Amtrak station near Schlater:

  • 13 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 Schlater:

  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 9 miles; Itta Bena, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 17 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Delta State University (about 24 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 45 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Holmes Community College (about 53 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
  • University of Mississippi (about 69 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 72 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)

Points of interest:

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

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

Lake: McNutt Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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:

2.9 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.4%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Schlater:

Marital status in Schlater, MS
  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 6.4%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

For population 25 years and over in Schlater:

  • High school or higher: 87.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 22.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 60.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Schlater, 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
Leflore County:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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

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:
This county:

13.9%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

38.6%
State:

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

15.7%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.0%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.3%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

31.0
State:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Schlater:

19.2%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.6%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Schlater:

6.6
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
This city:

37.1%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

50.3%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.8%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Schlater, 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 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $37,000 ($165.18)
    Financial Administration: $16,000 ($71.43)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($26.79)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($8.93)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($31.25)

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

  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $59,000 ($263.39)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($93.75)
  • Tax - Public Utility License: $6,000 ($26.79)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $59,000 ($263.39)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $46,000 ($205.36)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,000 ($58.04)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $82,000 ($366.07)

Strongest AM radio stations in Schlater:

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

  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGRM-FM (93.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTCD (96.9 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVSD (91.7 FM; ITTA BENA, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WDTL-FM (92.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKG (95.3 FM; DREW, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WGNG (106.3 FM; TCHULA, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGNL (104.3 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTGY (95.7 FM; CHARLESTON, MS; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WCLD-FM (103.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Schlater:

  • 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)
  • W41BV (Channel 41; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36BT (Channel 36; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 56.5mTotal length
  • $1,762,436,000Total costs
  • 9,260Total average daily traffic
  • 1,154Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,590Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
New bridges in Schlater, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Schlater, MS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

42 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Schlater)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 33.647222 Lon: -90.340278, Call Sign: WPXP471,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, 159.870 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/2003, Expiration Date: 05/14/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/08/2013, Certifier: William A Patridge, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510

  • Cr 3 Mi W Int Cr And Money Road (Lat: 33.672222 Lon: -90.243056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: WQDH390,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.025 MHz, Grant Date: 07/01/2015, Expiration Date: 08/25/2025, Certifier: John Bush, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • MINTER CITY, Highland Dale Road (Lat: 33.689361 Lon: -90.321500), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WQXI296,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 03/11/2016, Expiration Date: 03/11/2026, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2016, Certifier: Steve Paquette, Registrant: Entergy Services, 425 West Capitol Ave, Little Rock, AR 72203, Phone: (501) 377-3608, Email:

  • SCHLATER SUB, 2101 Hwy 442 (Lat: 33.641306 Lon: -90.378500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WQXJ216,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2016, Expiration Date: 03/21/2026, Certifier: Steve Paquette, Registrant: Entergy Services, LLC, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 377-5609, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • 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: 939LA, N939LA, N-939LA, Serial Number: 502B-2939, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 10/29/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 05/08/2014
    Registrant (Corporation): Sunnyside Aero Inc, 46824 Highway 442, Schlater, MS 38952

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 13 took place in 2004, and the least - 1 in 2013. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Schlater, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (41.2%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (30.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Schlater, MS
    • 4941.2%Outside Fires
    • 3630.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 3428.6%Structure Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Schlater, MS
Most common first names in Schlater, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1473.4 years
Mary1374.7 years
William1175.5 years
John969.2 years
Mattie782.6 years
Henry767.2 years
Willie772.3 years
Robert572.4 years
Annie485.6 years
Luther474.7 years
Most common last names in Schlater, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1872.7 years
Taylor879.1 years
Banks772.2 years
Smith770.7 years
Walker683.3 years
Davis664.5 years
Johnson672.9 years
Jones674.2 years
Lee672.9 years
Wilson677.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Schlater, MS
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.5%Electricity
  • 10.1%Utility gas
  • 8.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Schlater, MS
  • 60.0%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Electricity


Schlater compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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