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Lucedale, MS
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Lucedale, MS
At a Glance
How Lucedale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lucedale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lucedale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lucedale residents earn a median household income of $38,468 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,365. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lucedale is $151,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,741. Median rent is $919/month, with 25.2% 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
Lucedale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,361/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Lucedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucedale has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.