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Baldwyn, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County
Baldwyn, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Baldwyn a Good Place to Live?
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 2.2% (39% below 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 $148,196. 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.
Safety & Crime
Baldwyn reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.