Demographics
| Population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | |
| Montgomery | 12,406 | 12,189 | 11,606 |
Most Populated Cities in Montgomery County:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Duck Hill | 746 |
| Kilmichael | 830 |
| Winona | 5,482 |
Age Breakdown of county population, 2000
| Age | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 0-19 | 29.9% |
| 20-24 | 5.7% |
| 25-44 | 25.3% |
| 45-64 | 22.4% |
| 65+ | 16.37 |
Location
Distance to selected cities from Winona:
| City | Miles | Kilometers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 357 mi. | 576 km |
| Chicago, IL | 644 mi. | 1,039 km |
| Dallas, TX | 476 mi. | 768 km |
| Jackson, MS | 86 mi | 139 km |
| Memphis, TN | 113 mi. | 182 km |
| New Orleans, LA | 274 mi. | 442 km |
Wages
Average Wage rates*, 1998:
| Manufacturing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $328/wk | $8.20/hr |
| Mississippi | $514/wk | $12.85/hr |
| United States | $770/wk | $19.25/hr |
| Services | ||
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $350/wk | $8.75/hr |
| Mississippi | $438/wk | $10.95/hr |
| United States | $577/wk | $14.43/hr |
*All rates include management personnel
Miscellaneous
| County Features: | |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Winona |
| Land Area | 408 sq. mi.1,057 sq. km |
| County land area in commercial forests | 60% |
| Gross Retail Sales (millions): | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | |
| Montgomery Cty | $86 | $91 | $82 | $93 |
| Assessed Value: Grand Total Ad Valorem Assessment (millions): | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | |
| Montgomery County | $52 | $54 | $56 | $57 |
| Financial Institutions: | |
|---|---|
| Banks locally owned: | 2 |
| Banks with branches in Montgomery Cty: | 4 |
| Fire Insurance Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Winona | Class 7 |
Labor Unions
Montgomery County has one
Labor Union , United Steel Workers
located at SCC Industries
Workforce Absenteeism & Turnover Rates
The Montgomery County workforce maintains a low absentee
and turnover rate.
Absenteeism averages between 1 to 3 percent.
Turnover ranges from a minimum of 1 percent to a maximum of
11 percent.
Income
| Per Capita Personal Income: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2003 | |
| Montgomery Cty | $15,880 | $16,630 | $17,771 | $20,377 |
| Sources of earnings by Place of Work, 1999: | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Services | 37.1% |
| Retail Trade | 12.3% |
| Government | 26.4% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3.0% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Other | 7.6% |
Labor Force
| Annual Average | Montgomery | Commuting |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Force | 4,620 | 56,530 |
| Male % | 51% | |
| Female % | 49% | |
| Total Employment | 4,820 | 51,660 |
| Total Unemployed | 460 | 4,870 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | |
| U.S. | 4.1% | |
| Mississippi | 6.6% |
| 12 Month Moving Average, October, 2005: | |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 4,680 |
| Total Employment | 4,290 |
| Total Unemployment | 390 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
Commuting area includes all contiguous counties.
Transportation
Highways in Montgomery County:
MS 404, 407, 413, US 51, US 82, I-55
Railroads in Montgomery County
Canadian National / Illinois Central
Air Travel in Montgomery County
Nearest Commercial Airport (distance)
Jackson International Airport 85 mi.
Runway length 8,500 ft 2,591 m.
Daily outgoing flights 48
Major Airlines serving the airport: Delta, Continental Express, Continental Express, USAir Express, Northwest,American Eagle, Southwest
Nearest General Aviation Airport (distance)
Winona-Montgomery County local
Runway length 3,000 ft/915 meters
Common Carriers operating in Winona area: 15
Nearest full Service Port:
Greenville Port
P.O. Box 446, Greenville, MS 38702
Distance from Winona 78 mi.
Waterway: Mississippi River
Channel depth 9 ft. 3 m.
Utilities and Services
Electricity distributor(s) in Montgomery County:
Entergy, Delta Electric
Water/sewage service in Winona:
| Utility Name | Winona Public Utility |
|---|---|
| Source | Wells |
| System capacity | 2,000,000 gallons/day 7,576 kiloliters/day |
| Average consumption | 750,000 gallons/day 2,841 kiloliters/day |
| Peak consumption | 1,500,000 gallons/day 5,682 kiloliters/day |
| Storage capacity | 1,000,000 gallons/day 3,788 kiloliters/day |
| Sanitary sewer capacity | 1,000,000 gallons/day 3,788 kiloliters/day |
| Sewer treatment type | Oxidation ditch |
| Percent of community served | 90% |
| Present load | 50% |
| Natural gas distributor in Winona: | Atmos Energy |
Property Tax
| Average county millage rate | 109.61 |
| Winona Public School Tax | .05537 |
| Montgomery County School Tax | .05500 |
Property tax: Counties and municipalities levy a property
tax on real and personal tangible property. Most property
is assessed at 15% of true value. Motor vehicles and utilities
(excluding railroads) are assessed at 30% and owneroccupied
Residential properties are assessed at 10% of true
value.
To calculate annual property tax:
Tax = (V x A x M) / 1000
V=property value ($), A=assessment
percentage (%), M=millage rate
Health Care
| Hospitals in Montgomery County | 2 |
| Number of beds | 68 |
Information
Economic Development Partnership
200 Recreation Park Drive
P. O. Box 248
Winona, MS 38967
1-800-599-2820
Fax—1662-283-5986
edp@duckwood.net
www.montgomerycountyedp.org