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Gloster, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wilkinson County County
Gloster, MS
At a Glance
How Gloster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gloster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gloster a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gloster residents earn a median household income of $22,500 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,843. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gloster is $73,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,812. Median rent is $576/month, with 31.8% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Gloster 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
6.7% of adults in Gloster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gloster has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.