Louisville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Winston County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
6,018 Population 399/sq mi density
$37,679 Median Income $25,351 per capita
$135,800 Home Value $148,714 Zillow
$539 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
1,046 Violent Crime/100K 2,206 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$37,679 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$135,800 home value, $539/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,046 violent crimes/100K (175% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Louisville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,679
50% below
$25,351 per capita
Home Value
$135,800
52% below
Zillow: $148,714
Median Rent
$539/mo
54% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,046/100K
175% above
2,206/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
43% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Louisville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
48%
Rent
46%
Poverty
314%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
272%
Crime
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Louisville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Louisville residents earn a median household income of $37,679 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,351. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 363 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Louisville is $135,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,714. Median rent is $539/month, with 29.8% 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

Louisville reports 1,046 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 175% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,206/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in Louisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Louisville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,018
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density399/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$37,679
Per Capita$25,351
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,800
Rent$539
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$148,714
Housing Units2,583
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent1,046/100K
Property2,206/100K

Health

Obesity46.0%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,717/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation566 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Louisville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.