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Abbeville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County
Abbeville, MS
At a Glance
How Abbeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Abbeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Abbeville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Abbeville residents earn a median household income of $61,563 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,695. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,553 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Abbeville is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,760. Median rent is $880/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Abbeville reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,490/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Abbeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Abbeville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.