Flora, MS

Flora, MS

At a Glance

How Flora Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Flora a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Flora residents earn a median household income of $36,453 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,536. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flora is $213,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,176. Median rent is $536/month, with 18.9% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Flora reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,790/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Flora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flora has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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