Baldwyn, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,005 Population 259/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $23,109 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $160,737 Zillow
$481 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $481/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Baldwyn, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,333
42% below
$23,109 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
67% below
Zillow: $160,737
Median Rent
$481/mo
59% below
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Baldwyn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
33%
Rent
41%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baldwyn a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baldwyn residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,109. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baldwyn is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,737. Median rent is $481/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 1982.

Education

15.3% of adults in Baldwyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baldwyn has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,005
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$23,109
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$799M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$481
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$160,737
Housing Units1,632
Rent Burden36.0%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation378 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Baldwyn was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.