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Fayette, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson County County
Fayette, MS
At a Glance
How Fayette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fayette a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fayette residents earn a median household income of $25,383 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,028. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fayette is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,877. Median rent is $416/month, with 36.2% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Fayette reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,914/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Fayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fayette has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.