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Vaiden, Mississippi

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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 46.0%

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 4 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.77
Mississippi average:

2.31
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Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +51 (+6.5%).
Most common industries in Vaiden, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.2%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (31.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.4%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Machinery (4.7%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Health care (9.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.8%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
Most common occupations in Vaiden, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (8.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Cashiers (7.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.6%)

Average climate in Vaiden, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Vaiden-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/11/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.5 miles away from the Vaiden town center killed 2 people and injured 7 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 1/19/1988, a category F4 tornado 15.8 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Vaiden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 248% 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 162.9 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 144.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 113.2 miles away from Vaiden 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 223.6 miles away from the city center
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) earthquake occurred 210.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 185.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carroll County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 9, Floods: 8, Winds: 4, Freezes: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Vaiden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Vaiden:

  • VAIDEN COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER (868 MULBERRY STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Vaiden:

  • WINONA MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WINONA, MS)
  • TYLER HOLMES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; WINONA, MS)
  • KILMICHAEL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; KILMICHAEL, MS)

Airports located in Vaiden:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vaiden:

  • Holmes Community College (about 27 miles; Goodman, MS; Full-time enrollment: 5,352)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 37 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 45 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Mississippi State University (about 57 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)
  • Delta State University (about 64 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)
  • East Central Community College (about 72 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,380)
  • University of Mississippi (about 73 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)

Points of interest:

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

Cemeteries: Vaiden Cemetery (1), Shongola Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Courts: Carroll County - Justice Court Clerk (411 Front Street), Carroll County - Justice Court Judge (411 Front Street).

Birthplace of: Earl L. Brewer - Governor of Mississippi, Walter Holman - Football player.

Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

59.3%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.6%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

55 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
87 people in state prisons in 2000

Banks with branches in Vaiden (2011 data):

  • Holmes County Bank & Trust Company: Vaiden Branch at Lee Street, branch established on 1934/04/21. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $116.2 mil, Deposits: $101.2 mil, headquarters in Lexington, MS, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Holmes County Capital Corporation
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vaiden, MS (based on Carroll County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,60321
Black Protestant1,1989
Mainline Protestant71011
Other2-
None5,084-
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: 1
Here:

0.97 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

4.85 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Carroll County:

4.85 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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

13.1%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Carroll County:

34.5%
State:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.2%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.7%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.2%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.0
State:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.9%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.5%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Vaiden:

35.8%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
Vaiden:

51.8%
State:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Vaiden:

82.1%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Vaiden, 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
Streets and Highways 2$7,700$46,2000$0
Other Government Administration 2$10,333$61,9986$1,069
Water Supply 1$3,028$36,3360$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$950
Totals for Government 5$21,061$50,5467$2,019

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $180,000 ($203.16)
    Sewerage: $161,000 ($181.72)
    Police Protection: $115,000 ($129.80)
    Central Staff Services: $89,000 ($100.45)
    Solid Waste Management: $84,000 ($94.81)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($34.99)
    General - Other: $18,000 ($20.32)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($18.06)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($10.16)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($5.64)
    Libraries: $4,000 ($4.51)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Correctional Institutions: $6,000 ($6.77)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($7.90)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($5.64)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $18,000 ($20.32)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $91,000 ($102.71)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $218,000 ($246.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $31,000 ($34.99)
    Other: $13,000 ($14.67)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $17,000 ($19.19)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $42,000 ($47.40)
    Rents: $9,000 ($10.16)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.13)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $218,000 ($246.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $136,000 ($153.50)
    Other: $18,000 ($20.32)
    Highways: $3,000 ($3.39)
  • Tax - Property: $124,000 ($139.95)
    Public Utilities Sales: $18,000 ($20.32)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.26)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,816,000 ($2049.66)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,792,000 ($2022.57)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $24,000 ($27.09)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $382,000 ($431.15)

Strongest AM radio stations in Vaiden:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WONA (1570 AM; 1 kW; WINONA, MS)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WKOZ (1340 AM; 1 kW; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: BOSWELL RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vaiden:

  • WONA-FM (95.1 FM; WINONA, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN ELECTRONICS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WQJQ (105.1 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFCA (107.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: FRENCH CAMP RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAB-FM (89.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WZKR (103.3 FM; DECATUR, MS; Owner: PONYTAIL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGNG (106.3 FM; TCHULA, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAUM (91.9 FM; DUCK HILL, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WLIN-FM (101.1 FM; DURANT, MS; Owner: BOSWELL RADIO, LLC)
  • WAGR-FM (102.5 FM; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Vaiden:

  • WMAB-TV (Channel 2; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOV-TV (Channel 27; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: LINGARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • Vaiden, Mississippi
  • Fatal accident count27
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents39
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities31
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents87
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Mississippi average
  • Fatal accident count13380
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents19349
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2938
  • Fatalities15185
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents32702
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents946
See more detailed statistics of Vaiden fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 57Number of bridges
  • 922ft / 281mTotal length
  • $9,825,485,000Total costs
  • 164,955Total average daily traffic
  • 48,105Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Vaiden, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 71950-1959
  • 151960-1969
  • 131970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 112000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Vaiden, MS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Vaiden)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Herring & Mulberry Sts (Lat: 33.331806 Lon: -89.744806), Type: Tower, Structure height: 55 m, Call Sign: KMG386, Licensee ID: L00008228,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.300 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/1997, Expiration Date: 12/01/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/05/2002, Registrant: Bellsouth Telecommunications Inc, 22j64 Bsc 675 W Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30375, Phone: (404) 927-7318, Fax: (404) 522-7665


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • MP03MR034, Route 3, Box 49-A (Lat: 33.386139 Lon: -89.764306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.2 m, Call Sign: WQWH567,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2015, Expiration Date: 08/24/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • MP03MR035, Rt. 1, Box 214 (Lat: 33.256389 Lon: -89.807500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQWH568,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2015, Expiration Date: 08/24/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB2TPA, Licensee ID: L00966946, Grant Date: 04/08/2015, Expiration Date: 04/08/2025, Registrant: Paul G Kaczmarek, 20365 Ms Hwy-35, Vaiden, MS 39176

  • Call Sign: KE5BLA, Licensee ID: L00862264, Grant Date: 05/12/2004, Expiration Date: 05/12/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/13/2016, Certifier: Charles L Martin, Registrant: Charles L Martin, 1223 Hwy 51, Vaiden, MS 39176


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 22. The highest number of reported fires - 55 took place in 2010, and the least - 3 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Vaiden, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (48.4%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (23.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Vaiden, MS
    • 18348.4%Outside Fires
    • 9023.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 7820.6%Structure Fires
    • 277.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Vaiden, MS
Most common first names in Vaiden, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3773.1 years
James2668.9 years
Mary1671.3 years
William1571.0 years
Robert1373.4 years
Walter1277.3 years
Willie1170.5 years
Annie1177.8 years
George1072.1 years
Minnie1078.9 years
Most common last names in Vaiden, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams2273.4 years
Cook1872.4 years
Davis1371.7 years
Weeks1271.8 years
Goss1177.5 years
King1173.2 years
Palmertree1177.6 years
Brown1068.9 years
Bruce1077.1 years
Fullilove1076.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vaiden, MS
  • 40.7%Electricity
  • 32.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.7%Utility gas
  • 1.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vaiden, MS
  • 91.5%Electricity
  • 8.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Vaiden compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Vaiden on our top lists:

  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 500+"
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