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Caledonia, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County
Caledonia, MS
At a Glance
How Caledonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caledonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Caledonia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Caledonia residents earn a median household income of $81,741 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,113. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 300 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Caledonia is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,562. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 18.2% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Caledonia reports 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,779/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Caledonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caledonia has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.