Crystal Springs, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Copiah County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,766 Population 878/sq mi density
$42,990 Median Income $23,144 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $131,207 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,990 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $689/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Crystal Springs, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,990
43% below
$23,144 per capita
Home Value
$88,300
69% below
Zillow: $131,207
Median Rent
$689/mo
41% below
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Crystal Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
31%
Rent
59%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
250%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crystal Springs residents earn a median household income of $42,990 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,144. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crystal Springs is $88,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,207. Median rent is $689/month, with 30.4% 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 1979.

Education

23.6% of adults in Crystal Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crystal Springs has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,766
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density878/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,990
Per Capita$23,144
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$788

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent$689
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$131,207
Housing Units1,952
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain62.5 in/yr
Elevation468 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Crystal Springs was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.