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Georgetown, MS
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Georgetown, MS
At a Glance
How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Georgetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $21,696 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,047. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Georgetown is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,493. Median rent is $357/month, with 29.3% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Georgetown reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 603/100K.
Education
4.1% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 55.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.