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Durant, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Attala County County
Durant, MS
At a Glance
How Durant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Durant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Durant a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Durant residents earn a median household income of $28,050 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,128. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durant is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,430. Median rent is $463/month, with 31.3% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Durant reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,028/100K.
Education
10.2% of adults in Durant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durant has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.