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Sharkey County
City in Mississippi, United States
Overview
Sharkey County, set in the Mississippi Delta, is a small and tranquil community known for its scenic waterways, wildlife, and Southern hospitality. With a population of just 3,800, it offers visitors a unique glimpse of authentic rural life and history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Mississippi
Population
3,800
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.88°, -90.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,250
Local Cost
$805
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
45
English
95
Temperature
18.1°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
7.7°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-11.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1407 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RFK
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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