Durant, MS

Mississippi

Durant is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 1,904. Residents earn $28,050 per year, which is 63% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,904 Population 850/sq mi density
$28,050 Median Income $15,128 per capita
$58,100 Home Value $77,430 Zillow
$463 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,050 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $463/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $28,050
63% lower than US avg
Home Value $58,100
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $463
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 51.7%
61% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 29.9%
141% higher than US avg

How Durant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,904
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 12%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,050
Per Capita$15,128
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$641M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent$463
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$77,430

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity51.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.0%
Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain62.5 in/yr
Elevation276 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+81.8%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Libraries1

Is Durant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Durant receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Durant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Durant is $28,050, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 29.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Durant is $58,100, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $463 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Durant enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Durant has a population of 1,904 with a density of 850 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (87.9%), with 12.1% White.

Population

1,904
Total Population
850
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Durant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Durant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Durant is $28,050, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Durant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,050
63% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,128
Avg Weekly Wage$826
IRS Avg AGI$52,406

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate29.9%
141% above US avg
Establishments (County)413
County GDP$641M

Business (County)

Restaurants35
Healthcare33
Retail65
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,656
24% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Durant is $58,100, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $463 (60% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $77,430.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$58,100
79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$77,430

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$463
60% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedrooms$924
3 Bedrooms$1,177
4 Bedrooms$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,656
24% below US avg
Effective Rate4.57%
In Durant, 51.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.0% report depression. 44.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Durant vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity51.7%
61% above US avg
Diabetes20.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure53.1%
Asthma11.8%
COPD10.2%
Stroke6.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking10.2%
Physical Inactivity44.2%
Depression18.0%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress17.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Checkup Rate83.7%
Premature Death13,490/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.7/10
Exercise Access32.4%
Healthcare Facilities33

Crime Rates: Durant vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Durant has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall62.5 inches
65% above US avg
Snowfall1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density850/sq mi
Coordinates33.0819°N, 89.8573°W
County FIPS28007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 38%

Winner: Republican by 23.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+81.8%
School Test Score4.42
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density850/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities33
Restaurants35
Retail Stores65

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

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