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Artesia, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lowndes County County
Artesia, MS
At a Glance
How Artesia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Artesia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Artesia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Artesia residents earn a median household income of $19,500 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,271. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Artesia is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,740. Median rent is $393/month, with 26.7% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Artesia reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,732/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Artesia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Artesia has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.