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Holly Springs, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marshall County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,861 Population 537/sq mi density
$47,344 Median Income $22,252 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $169,682 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,581 Violent Crime/100K 4,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,344 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Holly Springs, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,344
37% below
$22,252 per capita
Home Value
$110,900
61% below
Zillow: $169,682
Median Rent
$754/mo
35% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,581/100K
316% above
4,490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Holly Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
39%
Rent
65%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
416%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holly Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holly Springs residents earn a median household income of $47,344 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,252. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holly Springs is $110,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,682. Median rent is $754/month, with 30.3% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Holly Springs reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,490/100K. The murder rate is 39.9/100K.

Education

13.7% of adults in Holly Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holly Springs has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population6,861
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density537/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,344
Per Capita$22,252
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$1,206M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,900
Rent$754
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$169,682
Housing Units2,635
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,581/100K
Property4,490/100K
Murder39.9/100K
Assault1,182/100K
Burglary1,209/100K

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death16,967/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation570 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Holly Springs was founded in 1836.
The median home in Holly Springs was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.