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Living in Pontotoc

There were 12 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 53.8% and the vacancy rate was 11.2%. The population of Pontotoc, in the United States, was 5,806 in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 5.3% of the population in 2026.

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

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

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$803 per month, while the median home value was US$155,800 in July 2026. 54.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Pontotoc recurring monthly costs, € per month€689Private kindergarten€209Utilities, 85 m² flat€52Internet, 60 Mbps€50Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited52.24 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pontotoc (Wayback Machine capture 20240415095305)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly689.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pontotoc (Wayback Machine capture 20240415095305)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB50.35 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pontotoc (Wayback Machine capture 20240415095305)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home208.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pontotoc (Wayback Machine capture 20240415095305)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$803/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct11.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent705.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count96 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 305 people of 6,156 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

Median household income was US$46,167 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Pontotoc is 5.4%. 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%7425–10Pontotoc 5.4%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 Usd46,167 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct83.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct6.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct9.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct12.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,126 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,782 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate5.43 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Pontotoc. 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

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct88.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct27.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents12 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,608 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pontotoc 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.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPontotoc highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Pontotoc highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,129Pontotoc2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,129 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count14 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute19.59 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportTUP3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Pontotoc. 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
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Pontotoc average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Pontotoc average monthly precipitation, mm045901351801261421321461421231081129599112163JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.78 · Feb 13.11 · Mar 18 · Apr 22.56 · May 26.72 · Jun 30.39 · Jul 31.94 · Aug 31.94 · Sep 29.22 · Oct 23.56 · Nov 17 · Dec 12.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00227111 (PONTOTOC EXP STN)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.333 · Feb 1.61 · Mar 5.5 · Apr 10.06 · May 15.28 · Jun 19.5 · Jul 21.17 · Aug 20.5 · Sep 17 · Oct 10.39 · Nov 5.11 · Dec 1.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00227111 (PONTOTOC EXP STN)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 6.3 · Feb 8.5 · Mar 12.8 · Apr 17.4 · May 22.1 · Jun 26.2 · Jul 28 · Aug 27.5 · Sep 24.2 · Oct 18 · Nov 11.7 · Dec 7.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 126.5 · Feb 142.2 · Mar 131.6 · Apr 146.3 · May 142 · Jun 122.7 · Jul 108.2 · Aug 112 · Sep 95 · Oct 99.31 · Nov 111.5 · Dec 162.8 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00227106 (PONTOTOC)15Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M340.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M311.22 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm921.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul27.89 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan8.54 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

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

All United States cities
Belleview6,156 residentsManistee6,157 residentsPauls Valley6,157 residentsFinley6,152 residentsWoodcliff Lake borough6,152 residentsMila Doce6,162 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Pontotoc residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95%Foreign residents 5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.62 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents305 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density212.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population6,156 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population6,153 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Pontotoc 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 worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 35–55%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–71%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 39–61%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 52–72%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 37–61%
Foreign residents305 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population6,156 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.52 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent705.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary2,126 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)2,782 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd155,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes53.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour63.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad5.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct4.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.83 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct72.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct12.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct25.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct97.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,608 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct3.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct80.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Pontotoc?

The median gross salary is 2,782 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Pontotoc?

The unemployment rate is 5.43 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Pontotoc?

Police recorded 2,129 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Pontotoc?

The published population is 6,156 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Pontotoc?

305 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 Pontotoc a good place to live?

Pontotoc 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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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. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00227106 (PONTOTOC) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00227111 (PONTOTOC EXP STN) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pontotoc (Wayback Machine capture 20240415095305) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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