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Belzoni, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Humphreys County County
Belzoni, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Belzoni a Good Place to Live?
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 5.3% (47% 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 $76,303. 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.
Safety & Crime
Belzoni reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.