Big Creek, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
119 Population 104/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $20,343 per capita
$79,400 Home Value $147,560 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Creek, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$20,343 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
72% below
Zillow: $147,560
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
39.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Big Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
318%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Creek residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,343. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Creek is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,560. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

8.3% of adults in Big Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Creek has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population119
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$20,343
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty39.4%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$745

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$147,560
Housing Units82
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death15,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Creek was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.8% of the population has a disability.