Mississippi · Metropolitan Area
Big Point is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 860. Residents earn $114,067 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, Big Point receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Big Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Big Point is $114,067, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Big Point among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Big Point is $168,800, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Big Point enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,067 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,408 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,147 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,247 |
| Unemployment | 7.7% |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,762 |
| County GDP | $10,873M |
| Restaurants | 293 |
| Healthcare | 307 |
| Retail | 429 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.18% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $168,800 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.18% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,607/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 67.1 inches |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5906°N, 88.4846°W |
| County FIPS | 28059 |
Winner: Republican by 39.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 307 |
| Restaurants | 293 |
| Retail Stores | 429 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |