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Algoma, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County
Algoma, MS
At a Glance
How Algoma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Algoma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Algoma a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Algoma residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,369. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Algoma is $201,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,303. Median rent is $910/month, with 29.0% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Algoma reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,903/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Algoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Algoma has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.