Kokomo, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marion County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
268 Population 160/sq mi density
$55,400 Home Value $148,359 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kokomo, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$55,400
80% below
Zillow: $148,359
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Kokomo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
20%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kokomo a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kokomo is $55,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,359. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

10.3% of adults in Kokomo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kokomo has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population268
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,780
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

Home Value$55,400
Rent
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$148,359
Housing Units71
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death17,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain62.5 in/yr
Elevation372 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kokomo was built in 2001.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.