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

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Offices for Humphreys County

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Veterans in Humphreys County

The ACS estimates about 223, give or take 81 civilian veterans in Humphreys County.

Among Mississippi's 82 counties and equivalents, Humphreys County ranks 80th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureHumphreys CountyMississippiUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating45 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older account for 25 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Humphreys County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Veterans under 35 account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Humphreys County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 35 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Humphreys County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Humphreys County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureHumphreys CountyMississippiUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$35,769 ± $33,771; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$23,428 ± $1,784$31,089 ± $190$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over12.1% ± 10.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over27.8% ± 16.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6484.2% ± 31.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 644.3% ± 25.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over88.8% ± 10.0 points94.5% ± 0.5 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over38.1% ± 26.2 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 Humphreys County

VA reports 94 veterans in Humphreys County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent16
30 to 40 percentNot published
50 to 60 percentNot published
70 to 90 percent31
100 percent32

FY2019: 82 recipients. Change to FY2025: +12.

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 Humphreys County

In 2025, lenders reported 3 VA-backed home loans out of 79 home loans made in Humphreys County (3.8% 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 Vietnam era only (about 91, give or take 44) and post-9/11 only (about 47, give or take 53; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Humphreys County

VA reported about $3.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $2.1 million in medical care spending in Humphreys County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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Outside Mississippi, in Memphis, TN, Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Humphreys County's second-nearest medical center, about 142 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Humphreys County is Jackson Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Flowood, MS, about 60 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

Natchez National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
41 Cemetery Road Natchez, MS 39120
601-445-4981

About 118.6 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 59.8 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.

Cleanup and former military sites in Humphreys County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another 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 Humphreys 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 Humphreys County

  • Belzoni (city): about 1,306 residents
  • Isola (town): about 861 residents
  • Silver City (town): about 219 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Louise (town): about 178 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

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

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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 Humphreys County

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Dominique McCraney

Claims agent · Greenville · MS · About 26 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61978

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Derek Hall

Attorney · Ridgeland · MS · About 45 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 45 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 45 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50700

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Jerry Cutrer

Claims agent · Brandon · MS · About 68 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59875

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