At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$27,610 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
Zillow: $66,586
Median Rent
$710/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.7%
24.0% smoking rate
How Belzoni Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belzoni's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belzoni a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belzoni residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,610. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 181 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belzoni is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $66,586. Median rent is $710/month, with 25.3% 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 1973.
Education
27.8% of adults in Belzoni hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belzoni has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,664
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density1,631/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$27,610
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$715
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$710
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$66,586
Housing Units840
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity53.7%
Diabetes20.9%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death21,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation112 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score2.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 70%
Commute32 min
Broadband57.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Belzoni was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.585 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.