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Doddsville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Sunflower County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
219 Population 284/sq mi density
$31,458 Median Income $8,196 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,238 Violent Crime/100K 7,214 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,238 violent crimes/100K (226% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Doddsville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,458
58% below
$8,196 per capita
Violent Crime
1,238/100K
226% above
7,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
17.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
75.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.2%
60% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Doddsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Poverty
605%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
326%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Doddsville a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Doddsville residents earn a median household income of $31,458 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $8,196. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 75.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 535 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Doddsville reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.

Education

3.7% of adults in Doddsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 17.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Doddsville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population219
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,458
Per Capita$8,196
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty75.0%
County GDP$863M
Avg Weekly Wage$789

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$118,142
Housing Units22
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,238/100K
Property7,214/100K

Health

Obesity51.2%
Diabetes19.5%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death18,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation126 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+17.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 67%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Doddsville was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
56.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.