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Baxterville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
421 Population 133/sq mi density
$45,391 Median Income $13,065 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $152,302 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
261 Violent Crime/100K 5,758 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,391 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Baxterville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,391
40% below
$13,065 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $152,302
Violent Crime
261/100K
31% below
5,758/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
88% below
49.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Baxterville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
4%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baxterville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baxterville residents earn a median household income of $45,391 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,065. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% 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 Baxterville is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,302. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Baxterville reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,758/100K.

Education

4.1% of adults in Baxterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 49.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baxterville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population421
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,391
Per Capita$13,065
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$2,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$152,302
Housing Units128
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent261/100K
Property5,758/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,657/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation347 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+49.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband57.4%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Baxterville was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.