At a Glance
Median Income
$15,156
$15,670 per capita
Home Value
$54,800
Zillow: $132,577
Violent Crime
625/100K
2,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
47.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.3%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Epes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Epes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Epes 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
Epes residents earn a median household income of $15,156 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,670. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 47.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Epes is $54,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,577. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Epes reports 625 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,302/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Epes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Epes has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population361
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$15,156
Per Capita$15,670
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty47.5%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,800
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$132,577
Housing Units303
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent625/100K
Property2,302/100K
Health
Obesity51.3%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,670/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation121 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score2.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 70%
Commute22 min
Broadband59.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Epes was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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