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Attala County, MS Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Offices for Attala County

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Getting help in Attala County

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Veterans in Attala County

The ACS estimates about 832, give or take 247 civilian veterans in Attala County.

Among Mississippi's 82 counties and equivalents, Attala County ranks 45th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureAttala CountyMississippiUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating31 percent

below the Mississippi share; above the national share.

33 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher11 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Attala County has about 185, give or take 82 veterans 75 and older; both the county and Mississippi round to a 22 percent share.

Veterans under 35 account for 16 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Attala County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 19 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Attala County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Attala County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureAttala CountyMississippiUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$29,563 ± $10,334$46,089 ± $1,150$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$30,300 ± $1,433$31,089 ± $190$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over7.4% ± 4.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over28.9% ± 8.4 points34.9% ± 0.8 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6441.4% ± 9.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 6435.5% ± 36.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over96.2% ± 3.2 points94.5% ± 0.5 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over26.3% ± 13.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Attala County

VA reports 276 veterans in Attala County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent51
30 to 40 percent24
50 to 60 percent43
70 to 90 percent83
100 percent75

FY2019: 236 recipients. Change to FY2025: +40.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Attala County

In 2025, lenders reported 15 VA-backed home loans out of 255 home loans made in Attala County (5.9% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $192,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are post-9/11 only (about 253, give or take 192; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and Vietnam era only (about 162, give or take 75).

VA money in Attala County

VA reported about $9.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $10.0 million in medical care spending in Attala County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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Outside Mississippi, in Tuscaloosa, AL, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Attala County's second-nearest medical center, about 122 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Attala County is Jackson Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Jackson, MS, about 62 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Jackson RO (station 323); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Corinth National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1551 Horton Street Corinth, MS 38834
901-386-8311

About 141 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Kilmichael (opens in a new tab)
2 Legion Rd Kilmichael, MS 39747
662-262-4232

About 24.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

State Veterans Homes in Attala County

  • Mississippi Veterans Home, Kosciusko

VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).

Cleanup and former military sites in Attala County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Attala County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Mississippi Balance of State CoC counted 25 veterans experiencing homelessness (12 sheltered, 13 unsheltered).

MS-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 20 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 800-949-1009. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Attala County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Attala County

  • Kosciusko (city): about 6,933 residents
  • Sallis (town): about 212 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Ethel (town): about 206 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • McCool (town): about 93 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Mississippi benefits

Honorably discharged Mississippi veterans with total service-connected disability receive a full homestead ad valorem tax exemption.

Mississippi lists one-dollar disabled veteran tags for qualifying residents rated at least 70 percent without permanent and total status.

See every Mississippi benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Attala County

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Derek Hall

Attorney · Ridgeland · MS · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 21883

4.6 · 220 reviews · Firm rating

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Gregory Keenum

Attorney · Ridgeland · MS · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10263

3.6 · 11 reviews · Firm rating

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Karmel Keeton

Attorney · Ridgeland · MS · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50700

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Jerry Cutrer

Claims agent · Brandon · MS · About 61 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59875

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