Mississippi
Chunky is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 215. Residents earn $56,667 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chunky receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Chunky offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chunky is $56,667, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Chunky is $79,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Chunky enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 88.8% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,667 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,308 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $907 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,725 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,889 |
| County GDP | $4,841M |
| Restaurants | 185 |
| Healthcare | 217 |
| Retail | 356 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,033 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.11% |
| Commute Time | 40.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $79,000 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,874 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,033 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.11% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 14,389/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.0 inches |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 317 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3275°N, 88.9302°W |
| County FIPS | 28075 |
Winner: Republican by 21.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Restaurants | 185 |
| Retail Stores | 356 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 40.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |