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Derma, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
855 Population 483/sq mi density
$52,879 Median Income $25,510 per capita
$78,900 Home Value $85,337 Zillow
$721 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,564 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,879 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,900 home value, $721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Derma, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,879
30% below
$25,510 per capita
Home Value
$78,900
72% below
Zillow: $85,337
Median Rent
$721/mo
38% below
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
64% below
1,564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Derma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
28%
Rent
62%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Derma 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

Derma residents earn a median household income of $52,879 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,510. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Derma is $78,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,337. Median rent is $721/month, with 26.1% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Derma reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,564/100K.

Education

11.0% of adults in Derma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Derma has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population855
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,879
Per Capita$25,510
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$745

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,900
Rent$721
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$85,337
Housing Units348
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent136/100K
Property1,564/100K

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation276 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Derma was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.