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Greenville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Chicot County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,833 Population 1,072/sq mi density
$36,297 Median Income $22,823 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $48,875 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 7,148 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,297 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,297
52% below
$22,823 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
64% below
Zillow: $48,875
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
22% below
7,148/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Greenville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
36%
Rent
71%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenville residents earn a median household income of $36,297 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,823. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenville is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $48,875. Median rent is $824/month, with 32.4% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Greenville reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,148/100K. The murder rate is 18.2/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population28,833
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,072/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,297
Per Capita$22,823
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$835

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$824
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$48,875
Housing Units14,041
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent295/100K
Property7,148/100K
Murder18.2/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary2,467/100K

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation126 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband56.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Greenville was founded in 1824.
The median home in Greenville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.556 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.