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Greenwood, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leflore County County
Greenwood, MS
At a Glance
How Greenwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Greenwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Greenwood residents earn a median household income of $34,659 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,643. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 820 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenwood is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,642. Median rent is $743/month, with 31.1% 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
Greenwood reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Greenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenwood has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.