General Info
The City of Kosciusko's population is 6,985 (1990 census) and is privileged to a year round average temperature of 63 degrees. Kosciusko and Attala County serves as the hub of a 10-county area and offer the focus for the area's labor force, retail, banking and medical interests. The 10-county combined civilian labor force is more than 68,000 and the average unemployment rate is 6.4 percent. The average cost of living is 10 percent below the national average. The average cost of housing is 24 percent below the national average. Overall, residents of Kosciusko and Attala County pay some of the lowest taxes in the nation.
Geographical Info
Kosciusko's central location puts it at an important crossroads in the South. It is located just 70 miles from Jackson, MS, 130 miles from Memphis, TN and 250 miles from New Orleans, LA. The historical Natchez Trace flows through Kosciusko and provides a scenic link to Jackson and to other points south and northeast. Five state highways ensure vital commercial links to every part of the state and to the entire southeastern U.S. Recent projects include the connection of State Highway 35/19 to Highway 43 and State Highway 43 to Highway 12 with a bypass. Also, plans for the future include four-laning Highway 12 to Interstate 55.
Mileage to Major Cities
Atlanta
Birmingham
Chicago
Dallas
Jackson
Memphis
New Orleans
St. Louis |
403
311
706
482
70
130
250
410 |
Transportation Services
Federal Express, United Parcel Service and Airborne Express provide parcel service to the area. Also, six motor freight carriers serve the area. Commercial air transportation is provided at Jackson and Columbus. The Kosciusko Airport features a 5,000 foot runway.
The Mississippi River west of Kosciusko is served by the U.S. Customs Port of Entry in Greenville, MS. Additional barge access to the east is available on the Tennessee/Tombigbee Waterway.
Public Services
Kosciusko has a low crime rate. For protection, the Kosciusko Police Department has 20 full-time officers, 1 part time officer and 13 patrol cars. The well equipped and staffed Kosciusko Fire Department has 13 full-time fire fighters and 13 volunteer fire-fighters. The department is equipped with three pumper trucks, a rescue unit, a rescue boat, a service truck and a public education trailer. A new, state-of-the-art pumper truck is scheduled to arrive in late 2000.
Industrial Facilities
Attala County boasts two state-of-the-art industrial parks. The newest, the Mid-MS Regional Ecoplex, is located on 225 acres in the city limits and is serviced by three public utility companies.
Public Utilities
Electrical utilities are provided by Kosciusko Water & Light, Entergy and Central Electric/TVA. Gas is supplied by Mississippi Valley Gas. Television cable service is provided by Northland Cable and local telephone service is through Bell South. Water is provided by Kosciusko Water & Light.
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