Beulah, MS

Mississippi

Beulah is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 292. Residents earn $31,542 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
292 Population 635/sq mi density
$31,542 Median Income $27,064 per capita
$70,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,542 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,542
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,000
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.0%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 52.7%
64% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

How Beulah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population292
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density635/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,542
Per Capita$27,064
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,386M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units162
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity52.7%
Uninsured17.1%
Smoking25.5%
Depression19.0%
Heart Disease8.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation146 ft (45 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+67.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute26 min
Broadband51.8%
Libraries5

Is Beulah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beulah receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Beulah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beulah is $31,542, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beulah is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Beulah enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Beulah has a population of 292 with a density of 635 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (95.2%), with 3.8% White.

Population

292
Total Population
635
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.9%
Female 65.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Beulah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beulah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beulah is $31,542, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Beulah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,542
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,064
Avg Weekly Wage$855
IRS Avg AGI$52,801

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg
Establishments (County)841
County GDP$1,386M

Business (County)

Restaurants70
Healthcare83
Retail140
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,290
6% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Beulah is $70,000, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedrooms$924
3 Bedrooms$1,177
4 Bedrooms$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.3%
Housing Units162
Median Year Built1991

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,290
6% below US avg
Effective Rate4.70%
In Beulah, 52.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.1% of residents lack health insurance. 25.5% are current smokers. 19.0% report depression. 50.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Beulah vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity52.7%
64% above US avg
Diabetes23.3%
Heart Disease8.9%
High Blood Pressure54.9%
Asthma12.6%
COPD11.6%
Cancer4.5%
Stroke7.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking25.5%
82% above US avg
Binge Drinking9.2%
Physical Inactivity50.7%
Depression19.0%
Mental Distress22.0%
Physical Distress18.9%
Short Sleep46.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.7%
Uninsured17.1%
99% above US avg
Checkup Rate84.5%
Dental Visits4.2%
Premature Death19,769/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment3.9/10
Exercise Access53.8%
Healthcare Facilities83
Beulah has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.3 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.3 inches
56% above US avg
Snowfall1.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation146 ft (45 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density635/sq mi
Coordinates33.7905°N, 90.9801°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS28011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23.7-point margin. 51.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.8%
D 61.5%

Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.0%
50% below US avg
High School+67.0%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
School Test Score4.42
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density635/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.8%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities83
Restaurants70
Retail Stores140

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

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