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Cleveland, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Bolivar County County
Cleveland, MS
At a Glance
How Cleveland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cleveland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cleveland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cleveland residents earn a median household income of $43,519 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,483. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 841 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleveland is $162,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,574. Median rent is $860/month, with 37.2% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Cleveland reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.