At a Glance
Median Income
$56,667
$31,308 per capita
Home Value
$79,000
Zillow: $154,450
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
19.5% smoking rate
How Chunky Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chunky's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chunky a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chunky residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,308. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,889 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chunky is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,450. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 26.3% 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 1980.
Education
18.7% of adults in Chunky hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chunky has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population215
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$31,308
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$4,841M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$1,042
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$154,450
Housing Units136
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation317 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute41 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Chunky was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.