Kilmichael, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Montgomery County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
520 Population 177/sq mi density
$41,333 Median Income $28,160 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $137,262 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 9.0% 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
2.4 / 5.0
$41,333 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $575/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kilmichael, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,333
45% below
$28,160 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
70% below
Zillow: $137,262
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Kilmichael Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
30%
Rent
49%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kilmichael 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

Kilmichael residents earn a median household income of $41,333 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,160. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kilmichael is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,262. Median rent is $575/month, with 9.0% 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 1973.

Education

18.7% of adults in Kilmichael hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kilmichael has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population520
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,333
Per Capita$28,160
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$575
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$137,262
Housing Units382
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death17,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation348 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Kilmichael was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.