At a Glance
Median Income
$80,302
$33,312 per capita
Home Value
$260,100
Zillow: $137,896
Median Rent
$338/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.2%
22.5% smoking rate
How Beaumont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beaumont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaumont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beaumont residents earn a median household income of $80,302 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,312. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaumont is $260,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,896. Median rent is $338/month, with 29.7% 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 1998.
Education
3.2% of adults in Beaumont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaumont has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population917
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born28.9%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,302
Per Capita$33,312
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$440M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,100
Rent$338
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$137,896
Housing Units592
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity49.2%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death15,413/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain63.9 in/yr
Elevation94 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute12 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Beaumont was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
57.2% of the population has a disability.
28.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.