Arnold Line, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,434 Population 864/sq mi density
$51,136 Median Income $32,127 per capita
$156,100 Home Value $218,065 Zillow
$1,310 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,136 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,100 home value, $1,310/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Arnold Line, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,136
32% below
$32,127 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
45% below
Zillow: $218,065
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
13% above
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Arnold Line Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arnold Line's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
55%
Rent
113%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arnold Line a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arnold Line residents earn a median household income of $51,136 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,127. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arnold Line is $156,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,065. Median rent is $1,310/month, with 34.3% 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 1980.

Education

32.5% of adults in Arnold Line hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arnold Line has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,434
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,136
Per Capita$32,127
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$2,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,100
Rent$1,310
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$218,065
Housing Units809
Rent Burden34.3%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,657/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation240 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Arnold Line was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.