At a Glance
Median Income
$45,391
$13,065 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $152,302
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
49.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
19.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baxterville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population421
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
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.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.