Heidelberg, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wayne County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
709 Population 139/sq mi density
$52,722 Median Income $19,383 per capita
$79,400 Home Value $120,067 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,806 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,722 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $1,051/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Heidelberg, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,722
30% below
$19,383 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
72% below
Zillow: $120,067
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
10% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
57% below
1,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.5%
60% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Heidelberg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
28%
Rent
90%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Heidelberg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Heidelberg residents earn a median household income of $52,722 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,383. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 393 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Heidelberg is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,067. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 23.5% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Heidelberg reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,806/100K.

Education

11.1% of adults in Heidelberg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Heidelberg has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population709
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,722
Per Capita$19,383
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$906M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$1,051
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$120,067
Housing Units333
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent164/100K
Property1,806/100K

Health

Obesity51.5%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,308/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation350 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Heidelberg was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.