Duck Hill, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Montgomery County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
784 Population 761/sq mi density
$45,250 Median Income $24,004 per capita
$103,600 Home Value $154,660 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $817/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Duck Hill, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,250
40% below
$24,004 per capita
Home Value
$103,600
63% below
Zillow: $154,660
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Duck Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
37%
Rent
70%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Duck Hill 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

Duck Hill residents earn a median household income of $45,250 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,004. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Duck Hill is $103,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,660. Median rent is $817/month, with 21.6% 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 1982.

Education

9.7% of adults in Duck Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Duck Hill has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population784
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,250
Per Capita$24,004
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,600
Rent$817
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$154,660
Housing Units353
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death17,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation268 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Duck Hill was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.