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Blue Mountain, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Union County County
Blue Mountain, MS
At a Glance
How Blue Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Blue Mountain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blue Mountain residents earn a median household income of $57,527 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,591. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 584 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Mountain is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,396. Median rent is $627/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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Blue Mountain reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,490/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Blue Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Mountain has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.