Hickory, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Newton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
472 Population 502/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $22,129 per capita
$113,300 Home Value $171,143 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $845/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hickory, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$22,129 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
60% below
Zillow: $171,143
Median Rent
$845/mo
27% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Hickory Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
40%
Rent
73%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hickory a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hickory residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,129. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hickory is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,143. Median rent is $845/month, with 45.0% 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 1975.

Education

13.7% of adults in Hickory hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hickory has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population472
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$22,129
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$798

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$845
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$171,143
Housing Units216
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,917/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation327 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hickory was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.