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Booneville, MS
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Booneville, MS
At a Glance
How Booneville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Booneville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Booneville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Booneville residents earn a median household income of $50,112 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,723. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Booneville is $123,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,226. Median rent is $615/month, with 24.7% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Booneville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,214/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Booneville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Booneville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.