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Houston, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County
Houston, MS
At a Glance
How Houston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Houston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Houston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Houston residents earn a median household income of $36,667 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,978. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houston is $121,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,608. Median rent is $720/month, with 26.8% 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.
Safety & Crime
Houston reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,732/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houston has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.