Houston, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,757 Population 509/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $19,978 per capita
$121,300 Home Value $153,351 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $720/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Houston, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,667
51% below
$19,978 per capita
Home Value
$121,300
57% below
Zillow: $153,351
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
49%
Home Value
43%
Rent
62%
Poverty
232%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Houston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.0% (39% above 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 $153,351. 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.

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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,757
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$19,978
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$745

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,300
Rent$720
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$153,351
Housing Units1,956
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation335 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Houston was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.