Crenshaw, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
675 Population 1,646/sq mi density
$36,542 Median Income $18,723 per capita
$81,900 Home Value $128,570 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$36,542 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $824/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Crenshaw, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,542
51% below
$18,723 per capita
Home Value
$81,900
71% below
Zillow: $128,570
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
408% above
29.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
53% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Crenshaw Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
29%
Rent
71%
Poverty
235%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
508%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crenshaw a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crenshaw residents earn a median household income of $36,542 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,723. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crenshaw is $81,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,570. Median rent is $824/month, with 22.0% 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 1968.

Education

9.9% of adults in Crenshaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crenshaw has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population675
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,646/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.2%

Economy

F
Median Income$36,542
Per Capita$18,723
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty29.1%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,900
Rent$824
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$128,570
Housing Units454
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity49.0%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death21,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation185 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute34 min
Broadband58.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Crenshaw was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.