Kearney Park, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yazoo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
703 Population 261/sq mi density
$137,500 Home Value $296,176 Zillow
$1,095 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kearney Park, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $296,176
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
6% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Kearney Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
49%
Rent
94%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kearney Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kearney Park is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,176. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 19.4% 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 1982.

Education

20.9% of adults in Kearney Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kearney Park has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population703
Median Age16.8 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,154
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$1,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

Home Value$137,500
Rent$1,095
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$296,176
Housing Units221
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death14,590/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation214 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kearney Park was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.