At a Glance
Median Income
$68,500
$29,532 per capita
Home Value
$200,900
Zillow: $218,667
Median Rent
$808/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
18.5% smoking rate
How Ecru Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ecru's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ecru a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ecru residents earn a median household income of $68,500 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,532. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ecru is $200,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,667. Median rent is $808/month, with 26.6% 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 1987.
Education
23.6% of adults in Ecru hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ecru has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,566
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$29,532
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,286M
Avg Weekly Wage$802
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,900
Rent$808
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$218,667
Housing Units486
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,381/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation353 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ecru was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.