Coahoma, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Coahoma County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
205 Population 1,025/sq mi density
$24,297 Median Income $15,623 per capita
$60,700 Home Value $52,144 Zillow
$419 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$24,297 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,700 home value, $419/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Coahoma, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,297
68% below
$15,623 per capita
Home Value
$60,700
78% below
Zillow: $52,144
Median Rent
$419/mo
64% below
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
31.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.6%
61% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Coahoma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
32%
Home Value
22%
Rent
36%
Poverty
256%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coahoma a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coahoma residents earn a median household income of $24,297 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,623. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coahoma is $60,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $52,144. Median rent is $419/month, with 33.1% 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 1993.

Education

23.3% of adults in Coahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coahoma has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population205
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,025/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$24,297
Per Capita$15,623
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty31.8%
County GDP$859M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,700
Rent$419
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$52,144
Housing Units121
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity51.6%
Diabetes23.2%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death22,826/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation177 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute28 min
Broadband65.7%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Coahoma was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.