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Soso, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 408 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.7%
 
Males: 179  (44.1%)
Females: 229  (55.9%)
Median resident age:

36.5 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 39480.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $83,915 (it was $29,135 in 2000)
Soso:

$83,915
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,991 (it was $15,455 in 2000)

Soso town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $151,118 (it was $58,300 in 2000)
Soso:

$151,118
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $177,199; detached houses: $198,363; mobile homes: $68,075

Median gross rent in 2022: $821.

March 2022 cost of living index in Soso: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.3%
(3.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.5% for Black residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Soso, MS (2022)
    • 37479.7%White alone
    • 7816.6%Black alone
    • 122.6%Two or more races
    • 20.4%Asian alone

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According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Soso, Mississippi as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Soso is 81 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (30.3%), English (5.3%), Irish (3.7%), Scottish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 312 feet

Land area: 2.00 square miles.

Population density: 204 people per square mile   (very low).

Soso, Mississippi map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,182 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $833 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (67.1 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: New Orleans, LA (131.8 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (388.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Laurel, MS (3.0 miles ),
Taylorsville, MS (3.3 miles ),
Sharon, MS (3.3 miles ),
Ellisville, MS (3.4 miles ),
Sandersville, MS (3.8 miles ),
Bay Springs, MS (3.9 miles ),
Mize, MS (4.3 miles ),
Collins, MS (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 31.75 N, Longitude: 89.27 W

Area code: 601

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

2.5%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+5.3%).
Most common industries in Soso, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (17.4%)
  • Educational services (16.2%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Food (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (25.0%)
  • Food (8.7%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (34.7%)
  • Health care (17.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Soso, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (14.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (10.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.0%)

Average climate in Soso, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Soso, Mississippi average temperatures Soso, Mississippi average precipitation Soso, Mississippi humidity Soso, Mississippi wind speed Soso, Mississippi snowfall Soso, Mississippi sunshine Soso, Mississippi clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Soso-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 130% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.9 miles away from the Soso town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/28/1987, a category F4 tornado 17.7 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 350 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Soso-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 135% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 126.0 miles away from Soso 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 163.9 miles away from Soso center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.9 miles away from Soso center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 159.4 miles away from Soso center
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 275.3 miles away from Soso center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 283.7 miles away from Soso center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jones County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 9, Hurricanes: 8, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Soso topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Soso:

  • LAUREL DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; LAUREL, MS)
  • COMFORTCARE HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; LAUREL, MS)
  • COMFORT CARE HOSPICE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; LAUREL, MS)
  • SOUTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; LAUREL, MS)
  • CARE CENTER OF LAUREL (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LAUREL, MS)
  • LAURELWOOD COMM LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LAUREL, MS)
  • COMFORT CARE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LAUREL, MS)

Amtrak station near Soso:

  • 10 miles: LAUREL (230 N. MAPLE ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Soso:

  • Jones County Junior College (about 12 miles; Ellisville, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,942)
  • University of Southern Mississippi (about 30 miles; Hattiesburg, MS; FT enrollment: 14,294)
  • William Carey University (about 32 miles; Hattiesburg, MS; FT enrollment: 3,510)
  • East Central Community College (about 49 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,380)
  • Meridian Community College (about 53 miles; Meridian, MS; FT enrollment: 2,750)
  • Pearl River Community College (about 65 miles; Poplarville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,074)
  • Belhaven University (about 66 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 3,147)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Soso: Soso Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Cedar Hill Charter Service Shows Tours (Tours & Charters; Highway 29).

Jones 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:

2.5 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.5%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.1%
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: 0.6% of all households

Banks with branches in Soso (2011 data):

  • Trustmark National Bank: Soso Branch at 1168 Highway 28 West, branch established on 1966/06/16. Info updated 2012/03/26: Bank assets: $9,612.1 mil, Deposits: $7,410.1 mil, headquarters in Jackson, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 186 total offices, Holding Company: Trustmark Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Soso:

Marital status in Soso, MS
  • Never married: 23.4%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

For population 25 years and over in Soso:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Soso, MS (based on Jones County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant35,353122
Mainline Protestant3,81126
Black Protestant2,72811
Catholic1,3501
Other4273
None24,092-
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: 16
This county:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Jones County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 42
Jones County:

6.30 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
This county:

2.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jones County:

13.4%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Jones County:

34.6%
Mississippi:

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

14.0%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Soso:

44.3%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

38.4%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Soso:

28.9
State:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Soso:

24.6%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Soso:

10.5%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Here:

33.4%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

49.2%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Soso:

75.1%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Soso, 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
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 4$6,158
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,321
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,329
Financial Administration 0$0 1$669
Totals for Government 0$0 12$11,477

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

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $53,000 ($129.90)
    Central Staff Services: $43,000 ($105.39)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($29.41)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($7.35)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($2.45)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($2.45)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $97,000 ($237.75)

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

  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $6,000 ($14.71)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($7.35)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $153,000 ($375.00)
  • Tax - Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($4.90)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $102,000 ($250.00)

Businesses in Soso, MS

  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Soso:

  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WEEZ (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WIZK (1570 AM; daytime; 3 kW; BAY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: M. JEROME HUGHEY)
  • WAML (1340 AM; 1 kW; LAUREL, MS; Owner: PINE BELT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBKH (950 AM; 5 kW; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN AIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Soso:

  • WHER (99.3 FM; HEIDELBERG, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJKX (102.5 FM; ELLISVILLE, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WATP (90.7 FM; LAUREL, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WNSL (100.3 FM; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUSW (103.7 FM; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W218AY (91.5 FM; LAUREL, MS; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBBN (95.9 FM; TAYLORSVILLE, MS; Owner: BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WKZW (94.3 FM; SANDERSVILLE, MS; Owner: BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXRR (104.5 FM; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMXI (98.1 FM; LAUREL, MS; Owner: RAINEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAW-FM (88.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WQST-FM (92.5 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WKNZ (107.1 FM; COLLINS, MS; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTERS, L.L.C.)
  • WZLD (106.3 FM; PETAL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Soso:

  • W69DJ (Channel 69; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WDAM-TV (Channel 7; LAUREL, MS; Owner: WDAM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WMAW-TV (Channel 14; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W36CU (Channel 36; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WHLT (Channel 22; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W46CL (Channel 46; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52DE (Channel 52; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W65DE (Channel 65; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52CS (Channel 52; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W59DE (Channel 59; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53CE (Channel 53; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Soso fatal accident list:

Jan 26, 2004 11:21 PM, Sr-28, Lat: 31.769429, Lon: -89.294245, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 17, 2003 02:00 AM, Sr-28, Lat: 31.755377, Lon: -89.274417, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
Oct 17, 1994 06:02 AM, Ms 28, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 1, 1977 02:20 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 55.9mTotal length
  • $2,253,000Total costs
  • 22,800Total average daily traffic
  • 3,176Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,179Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Soso, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Soso, MS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Soso)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Town Hall Hwy 20 Next To Icrr (Lat: 31.756833 Lon: -89.273667), Call Sign: KNJF875, Licensee ID: L00831246,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.1000 MHz, 45.2200 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/2014, Expiration Date: 05/31/2024, Registrant: City Of Soso, Soso, MS 39480, Phone: (601) 729-2958, Fax: (601) 729-2186, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • BIG CREEK, 7.6 Km Southwest Of (Lat: 31.710556 Lon: -89.357778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WQMP581,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2020, Expiration Date: 10/14/2030, Certifier: Victor H Meena, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8665, Email:

  • SOSO, 248 Frosty Hinton Rd (Lat: 31.752778 Lon: -89.275972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.6 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WQPY636,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2022, Expiration Date: 09/20/2032, Cancellation Date: 02/09/2023, Certifier: Christopher Pickard, Registrant: Uniti Fiber LLC, 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 1800, Mobile, AL 36602, Phone: (877) 652-2321, Email:

  • SOSO, Hwy 533 (Lat: 31.761028 Lon: -89.273778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WRED441,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 09/24/2019, Expiration Date: 09/24/2029, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • 9MT3208A, 1257 Hwy 28 W (Lat: 31.762583 Lon: -89.281861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WRUM747,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 09/13/2022, Expiration Date: 09/13/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • 9EM0935A, 1065 County Road 8 1ms30048 (Lat: 31.826083 Lon: -89.175694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WRUM839,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6078.62 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6078.62 MHz... (+21 more), Grant Date: 09/13/2022, Expiration Date: 09/13/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • SOSO, 248 Frosty Hinton Rd (Lat: 31.752778 Lon: -89.275972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 64 m, Call Sign: WSAU333, Licensee ID: L01609008,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2024, Expiration Date: 02/13/2034, Certifier: Nikolaos Kritzilis, Registrant: Cellular South Licenses, LLC, 1018 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157, Phone: (769) 798-9264, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Soso)

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 62. The highest number of fires - 112 took place in 2015, and the least - 13 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Soso, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (51.1%), and Structure Fires (39.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Soso, MS
    • 50751.1%Outside Fires
    • 38839.1%Structure Fires
    • 717.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 262.6%Other
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Most common first names in Soso, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3371.5 years
John2575.9 years
Mary1977.8 years
Charles1370.4 years
William1270.4 years
Robert1270.1 years
George979.4 years
Willie979.2 years
Annie983.7 years
Joe866.3 years
Most common last names in Soso, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jefcoat4578.3 years
Knight2873.0 years
Hilbun2279.4 years
Musgrove2273.4 years
Ellzey1975.2 years
Shows1872.5 years
Dykes1680.5 years
Powell1583.0 years
Williams1473.0 years
Valentine1382.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Soso, MS
  • 67.1%Electricity
  • 30.7%Utility gas
  • 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Soso, MS
  • 61.3%Utility gas
  • 19.4%Electricity
  • 16.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.2%Other fuel


Soso compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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