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Kosciusko, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Attala County County
Kosciusko, MS
At a Glance
How Kosciusko Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kosciusko's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kosciusko a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kosciusko residents earn a median household income of $36,490 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,726. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kosciusko is $115,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,634. Median rent is $755/month, with 36.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Kosciusko reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,565/100K. The murder rate is 44.3/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Kosciusko hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kosciusko has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.