Mississippi
Heidelberg is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 709. Residents earn $52,722 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Heidelberg receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Heidelberg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Heidelberg is $52,722, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 15.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Heidelberg is $79,400, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Heidelberg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,722 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,383 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $834 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,929 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 393 |
| County GDP | $906M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,371 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $79,400 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $116,229 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,051 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.5% |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,371 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Obesity | 51.5% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 19.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 51.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 5.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 45.0% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 83.3% |
| Premature Death | 15,308/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.1 inches |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8905°N, 88.9902°W |
| County FIPS | 28153 |
Winner: Republican by 32.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.7% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |