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Dumas, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tippah County County
Dumas, MS
At a Glance
How Dumas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dumas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dumas a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dumas residents earn a median household income of $57,000 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,809. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dumas is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,462. Median rent is $675/month, with 18.8% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Dumas reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Dumas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dumas has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.