Jumpertown, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
384 Population 215/sq mi density
$45,227 Median Income $27,191 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $143,230 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,227 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $673/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Jumpertown, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,227
40% below
$27,191 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
60% below
Zillow: $143,230
Median Rent
$673/mo
42% below
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Jumpertown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
40%
Rent
58%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jumpertown 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

Jumpertown residents earn a median household income of $45,227 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,191. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jumpertown is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,230. Median rent is $673/month, with 23.7% 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

14.1% of adults in Jumpertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jumpertown has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population384
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,227
Per Capita$27,191
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$799M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent$673
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$143,230
Housing Units197
Rent Burden23.7%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain60.4 in/yr
Elevation595 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Jumpertown was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.