State of Mississippi
Recent News About State of Mississippi
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Mississippi experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of March 2024
As of March 2024, Mississippi experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.
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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $267,617
The average VA home loan amount in Mississippi during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $267,617, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Mississippi collects $18 million in property tax revenue in Q4
Mississippi collected $18 million in property taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Mississippi collects $103 million in license tax revenue in Q4
Mississippi collected $103 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Mississippi’s combined tax revenues down 0.6% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Mississippi collected $2.6 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Mississippi’s property tax revenues up 12.5% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Mississippi collected $18 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Mississippi’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 30.7% in Q4 compared to previous quarter
Mississippi collected $1.7 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Mississippi’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 33.5% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Mississippi collected $1.7 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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VA provides 198% more home purchase loans in Mississippi in Q4 2023
There were 882 VA home purchases in Mississippi in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $244.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 882 home purchase loans in Mississippi in Q4 2023
There were 882 VA home purchase loans issued in Mississippi in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $244.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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March Madness: Mississippi represented by 11 basketball players in women’s NCAA tournament
Ridgeland, Gulfport and Newton players represent Mississippi in the tournament.
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Mississippi has 10 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Olive Branch, Canton and Madison players represent Mississippi in the tournament.
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2021 Report: Mississippi holds lowest position for average income nationwide
Mississippi ranked lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Mississippi inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024
As of February 2024, Mississippi experienced a 19.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.
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VA provides 1,100 home loans in Mississippi totaling $300 million in Q4 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,100 home loans totaling $300 million in Mississippi during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Mississippi declines from Q3 to Q4 2023
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Mississippi in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $277,492, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index
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VA home loan amount averages $272,716 in Mississippi for Q4 2023
The average VA loan amount in Mississippi during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $272,716, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA home loan amount in Mississippi falls in Q4 2023
The average VA home loan amount in Mississippi during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $272,716, a 3.3% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Number of VA loans issued in Mississippi decreases by 38.7% from 2022 to 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 4,267 home loans totaling $1.2 billion in Mississippi during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Mississippi ranks 34th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023
Mississippi ranked 34th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 1,100 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.