Conehatta, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Newton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,110 Population 71/sq mi density
$45,565 Median Income $16,503 per capita
$119,000 Home Value $167,664 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,565 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Conehatta, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,565
39% below
$16,503 per capita
Home Value
$119,000
58% below
Zillow: $167,664
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
37.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Conehatta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
306%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Conehatta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Conehatta residents earn a median household income of $45,565 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,503. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Conehatta is $119,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,664. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

7.9% of adults in Conehatta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Conehatta 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 59.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,110
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,565
Per Capita$16,503
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.9%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$798

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$167,664
Housing Units528
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death15,917/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain59.8 in/yr
Elevation482 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband27.6%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Conehatta was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.