At a Glance
Median Income
$83,204
$43,695 per capita
Home Value
$288,400
Zillow: $330,142
Median Rent
$1,409/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
2,273/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
11.1% smoking rate
How Flowood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flowood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flowood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flowood residents earn a median household income of $83,204 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,695. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,987 business establishments, including 319 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flowood is $288,400 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,142. Median rent is $1,409/month, with 32.0% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Flowood reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,273/100K.
Education
50.6% of adults in Flowood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flowood has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,384
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,204
Per Capita$43,695
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$9,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,400
Rent$1,409
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$330,142
Housing Units4,271
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property2,273/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation289 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+25.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Flowood was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 319 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.