Leakesville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Greene County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,564 Population 886/sq mi density
$65,745 Median Income $7,329 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $152,257 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 45.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$65,745 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $826/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Leakesville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,745
13% below
$7,329 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
61% below
Zillow: $152,257
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
45.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
67.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
39%
Rent
71%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
336%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leakesville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 12.1% (236% above 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 $152,257. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,564
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density886/mi²
Male / Female84% / 16%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$65,745
Per Capita$7,329
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$230M
Avg Weekly Wage$816

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$826
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$152,257
Housing Units671
Rent Burden45.3%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death9,854/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain63.7 in/yr
Elevation99 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+67.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute42 min
Broadband71.3%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Leakesville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.