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

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Veterans in Yalobusha County

The ACS estimates about 692, give or take 166 civilian veterans in Yalobusha County.

Among Mississippi's 82 counties and equivalents, Yalobusha County ranks 53rd by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureYalobusha CountyMississippiUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating28 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher11 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older in Yalobusha County number about 190, give or take 80; their 27 percent share is above Mississippi's 22 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 7 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Yalobusha County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Yalobusha County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Yalobusha County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureYalobusha CountyMississippiUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$44,766 ± $21,865$46,089 ± $1,150$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$25,832 ± $2,251$31,089 ± $190$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over10.4% ± 6.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over24.9% ± 13.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6446.4% ± 27.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 6431.1% ± 45.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.2% ± 3.2 points94.5% ± 0.5 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over20.1% ± 11.0 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 Yalobusha County

VA reports 248 veterans in Yalobusha County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent52
30 to 40 percent22
50 to 60 percent28
70 to 90 percent85
100 percent61

FY2019: 183 recipients. Change to FY2025: +65.

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 Yalobusha County

In 2025, lenders reported 8 VA-backed home loans out of 254 home loans made in Yalobusha County (3.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $256,000.

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 302, give or take 98) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 112, give or take 80; 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 Yalobusha County

VA reported about $8.8 million in compensation and pension spending and about $5.6 million in medical care spending in Yalobusha County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Yalobusha County is G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Jackson, MS, about 121 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside Mississippi, in Memphis, TN, Memphis Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Yalobusha County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 74 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 91.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

Memphis National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
3568 Townes Avenue Memphis, TN 38122
901-386-8311

About 80.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

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 41.1 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 Yalobusha 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 Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 901-523-8990. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County

  • Water Valley (city): about 3,376 residents
  • Coffeeville (town): about 785 residents
  • Oakland (town): about 402 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Tillatoba (town): about 79 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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Nearby counties

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 Yalobusha County

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Robert Gambrell

Attorney · Oxford · MS · About 26 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 55375

4.0 · 15 reviews · Firm rating

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Thomas Reynolds

Attorney · Charleston · MS · About 27 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 25588

4.6 · 67 reviews

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Ruby White

Attorney · Oxford · MS · About 26 miles away

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 35403

3.3 · 29 reviews · Firm rating

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Christopher Berry

Attorney · Oxford · MS · About 26 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 15771

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Leanna Reynolds

Attorney · Charleston · MS · About 27 miles away

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 35514

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