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De Kalb, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Kemper County County
De Kalb, MS
At a Glance
How De Kalb Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows De Kalb's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is De Kalb a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
De Kalb residents earn a median household income of $29,978 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,230. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Kalb is $72,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,290. Median rent is $733/month, with 32.7% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
De Kalb reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,898/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in De Kalb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Kalb has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.