At a Glance
Median Income
$47,358
$26,571 per capita
Home Value
$111,400
Zillow: $156,135
Violent Crime
422/100K
1,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
19.1%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
18.9% smoking rate
How Guin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Guin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Guin 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
Guin residents earn a median household income of $47,358 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,571. The unemployment rate stands at 19.1% (431% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Guin is $111,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,135. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Guin reports 422 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,874/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Guin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Guin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,469
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,358
Per Capita$26,571
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,400
Rent
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$156,135
Housing Units1,124
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent422/100K
Property1,874/100K
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain64.1 in/yr
Elevation556 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Guin was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.