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Corinth, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Alcorn County County
Corinth, MS
At a Glance
How Corinth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corinth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Corinth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Corinth residents earn a median household income of $41,243 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,458. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 820 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corinth is $164,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,435. Median rent is $638/month, with 28.4% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Corinth reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,660/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Corinth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corinth has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.