- Payday loans in Caledonia follow Mississippi law (Mississippi Check Cashers Act).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $65.85 ($21.95 per $100).
- The nearest larger city is Starkville, about 33 miles away.
Caledonia at a glance
| Caledonia | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 1,117 |
| Change since 2020 | -1.8% (shrinking) |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Size rank among 256 Mississippi places we cover | 144th |
| Nearest larger city | Starkville (about 33 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Lowndes County | 3 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 5 (about 44,309 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 572% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Starkville or online from Caledonia, the lender must hold a Mississippi license from the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Caledonia
No credit union has its main office in Caledonia, but these are based elsewhere in Lowndes County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Triangle Federal Credit Union in Columbus (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Muw Federal Credit Union in Columbus (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Cm Members Federal Credit Union in Columbus (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
Only federal credit unions can offer payday alternative loans (PALs), capped at 28% APR; state-chartered credit unions often have their own small-loan products. Membership rules apply, and only main offices are listed here; find branches near you with the NCUA Credit Union Locator. See how PALs work.
Payday loan rules that apply in Caledonia
Key Mississippi limits that apply to Caledonia borrowers: maximum check: $500, so the most you can receive is about $410; maximum fee: $20 per $100 on checks up to $250; $21.95 per $100 on checks of $251–$500; loan term: up to 30 days (28 to 30 days for checks over $250). See the full Mississippi payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Caledonia
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Mississippi at 572% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $65.85 ($21.95 per $100). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Lowndes County before you borrow
- Credit union payday alternative loans (PALs): $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR. Search for a federal credit union in Caledonia that offers them. See how PALs work.
- Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if it offers one. See bank small-dollar loans.
- Cash advance apps for $20–$500 based on your direct deposits. See apps compared.
- 211: call or text 211 for local help with rent, utilities and food.
Towns near Caledonia
The nearest larger city is Starkville, about 33 miles away. See all 256 Mississippi cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Caledonia?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Caledonia under Mississippi state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
How much does a payday loan cost in Caledonia?
At Mississippi’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $65.85 ($21.95 per $100). The typical statewide APR was 572% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Caledonia?
No credit union is headquartered in Caledonia, but Triangle Federal Credit Union is based in Columbus, also in Lowndes County.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
- NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
- Mississippi DBCF — Payday loans consumer pamphlet
- Mississippi Check Cashers Act
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary