Crowder, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
745 Population 1,620/sq mi density
$20,781 Median Income $11,428 per capita
$51,800 Home Value $98,979 Zillow
$342 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$20,781 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,800 home value, $342/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Crowder, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$20,781
72% below
$11,428 per capita
Home Value
$51,800
82% below
Zillow: $98,979
Median Rent
$342/mo
71% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
92% below
63.5% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
422% above
45.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
50% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Crowder Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
28%
Home Value
18%
Rent
29%
Poverty
370%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
522%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crowder a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crowder residents earn a median household income of $20,781 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,428. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crowder is $51,800 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,979. Median rent is $342/month, with 30.7% 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 1981.

Education

2.7% of adults in Crowder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 63.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crowder has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population745
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$20,781
Per Capita$11,428
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty45.9%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$683

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,800
Rent$342
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$98,979
Housing Units293
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity48.0%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death18,894/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation160 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+63.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute27 min
Broadband58.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Crowder was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.