Clara, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wayne County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
354 Population 91/sq mi density
$86,700 Home Value $136,616 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Clara, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$86,700
69% below
Zillow: $136,616
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Clara Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clara's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
31%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clara a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clara is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,616. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

50.0% of adults in Clara hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clara has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population354
Median Age67.6 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,218
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$906M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

Home Value$86,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$136,616
Housing Units279
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,308/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain60.0 in/yr
Elevation211 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+42.5%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Clara was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.