Ellisville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,593 Population 440/sq mi density
$32,853 Median Income $15,703 per capita
$97,000 Home Value $186,356 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,418 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$32,853 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ellisville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,853
56% below
$15,703 per capita
Home Value
$97,000
66% below
Zillow: $186,356
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
1,418/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
47% above
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Ellisville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ellisville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
34%
Rent
69%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
264%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ellisville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ellisville residents earn a median household income of $32,853 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,703. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ellisville is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,356. Median rent is $797/month, with 38.4% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Ellisville reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,418/100K.

Education

19.3% of adults in Ellisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ellisville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,593
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,853
Per Capita$15,703
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$3,600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$797
Ownership49.5%
Zillow$186,356
Housing Units1,445
Rent Burden38.4%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property1,418/100K

Health

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,749/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation214 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband60.8%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ellisville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.