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Leakesville, MS
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Leakesville, MS
At a Glance
How Leakesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leakesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Leakesville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Leakesville residents earn a median household income of $65,745 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $7,329. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 153 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leakesville is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,651. Median rent is $826/month, with 45.3% 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.
Safety & Crime
Leakesville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,361/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Leakesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 67.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leakesville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.