Darling, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
139 Population 51/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Darling, MS

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
61.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.0%
65% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Darling Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Darling a Good Place to Live?

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

Education

0.0% of adults in Darling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 61.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Darling 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 57.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$15,024
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$683

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$119,911
Housing Units109
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity53.0%
Diabetes20.5%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death18,894/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation167 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Broadband52.2%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Darling was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.