Inverness, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Humphreys County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
757 Population 526/sq mi density
$52,250 Median Income $28,645 per capita
$136,200 Home Value $116,087 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,250 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,200 home value, $550/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Inverness, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,250
30% below
$28,645 per capita
Home Value
$136,200
52% below
Zillow: $116,087
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Inverness Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
48%
Rent
47%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Inverness a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Inverness residents earn a median household income of $52,250 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,645. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 181 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Inverness is $136,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,087. Median rent is $550/month, with 19.8% 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 1976.

Education

19.0% of adults in Inverness hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Inverness has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population757
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,250
Per Capita$28,645
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,200
Rent$550
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$116,087
Housing Units399
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death21,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation118 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score2.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 70%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Inverness was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.585 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.