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Chunky, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County
Chunky, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Chunky a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $148,874. 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.
Safety & Crime
Chunky reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,898/100K.
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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.