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Living in Natchez

Natchez is a city in the United States. The city had 10 schools in 2026. Natchez had a population of 14,192 in July 2026. Median household income was US$36,735 a year in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Natchez?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$806 per month, while the median home value was US$119,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 55.9%, and the vacancy rate was 25.1% in July 2026. 56.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Natchez yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$806/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent56.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct25.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent708.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 69 people of 14,880 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Natchez is 6.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Natchez 6.5%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd36,735 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct65.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct85.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct12.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct7.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,308 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)15Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate6.49 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Natchez. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Natchez. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct88.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools10 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct24.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

There were 67 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents67 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate4,065 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Natchez when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute19.31 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportHEZ3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Natchez. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Natchez.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Natchez average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Natchez average monthly precipitation, mm04080120160158141153124119114114124105103129144JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.83 · Feb 16.06 · Mar 20 · Apr 23.94 · May 27.61 · Jun 30.72 · Jul 31.94 · Aug 31.83 · Sep 29.72 · Oct 24.94 · Nov 19.22 · Dec 14.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00226177 (NATCHEZ)12Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.17 · Feb 3.89 · Mar 8.06 · Apr 11.5 · May 16.44 · Jun 20.28 · Jul 21.83 · Aug 21.39 · Sep 18.17 · Oct 11.78 · Nov 6.11 · Dec 3.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00226177 (NATCHEZ)12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 8 · Feb 10 · Mar 14.06 · Apr 17.72 · May 22.06 · Jun 25.5 · Jul 26.89 · Aug 26.61 · Sep 23.94 · Oct 18.39 · Nov 12.67 · Dec 9.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 158.2 · Feb 140.7 · Mar 153.2 · Apr 124.5 · May 119.1 · Jun 113.8 · Jul 113.5 · Aug 123.7 · Sep 105.2 · Oct 102.6 · Nov 129 · Dec 143.8 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00226177 (NATCHEZ)12Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M324.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.85 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm700.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature19.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan12.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Natchez residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.5%Foreign residents 0.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.331 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents69 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density363.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population14,880 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program14Official

Is Natchez a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 28–58%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–73%
Student47%strong on education, weak on safety · range 33–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–70%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 31–61%
Foreign residents69 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population14,880 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent56.79 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent708.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary2,308 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate6.49 %31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd119,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes55.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour50.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad0.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.83 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct72.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct8.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct27.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct91.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202220,358 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202217 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus4,997 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct3.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct82.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Natchez?

The unemployment rate is 6.49 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Natchez?

The published population is 14,880 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Natchez?

69 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Natchez a good place to live?

Natchez may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Natchez, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/natchez/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00226177 (NATCHEZ) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  6. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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