Falkner, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tippah County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
786 Population 155/sq mi density
$56,354 Median Income $23,728 per capita
$100,300 Home Value $164,785 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,354 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,300 home value, $700/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Falkner, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,354
25% below
$23,728 per capita
Home Value
$100,300
64% below
Zillow: $164,785
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
247% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Falkner Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
36%
Rent
60%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
347%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Falkner a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Falkner residents earn a median household income of $56,354 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,728. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Falkner is $100,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,785. Median rent is $700/month, with 22.5% 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 1985.

Education

18.1% of adults in Falkner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Falkner has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population786
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,354
Per Capita$23,728
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$899M
Avg Weekly Wage$833

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,300
Rent$700
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$164,785
Housing Units345
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,004/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation456 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Falkner was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.