Durant, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Attala County County

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 $72,138 Zillow
$463 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
62°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, 1.2% 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

Durant, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,050
63% below
$15,128 per capita
Home Value
$58,100
79% below
Zillow: $72,138
Median Rent
$463/mo
60% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.7%
61% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
37%
Home Value
21%
Rent
40%
Poverty
241%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Durant a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.2% (67% 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 $72,138. 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.

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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,904
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,050
Per Capita$15,128
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$641M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent$463
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$72,138
Housing Units1,067
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity51.7%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death13,490/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation276 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Durant was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.