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Lumberton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County
Lumberton, MS
At a Glance
How Lumberton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lumberton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lumberton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lumberton residents earn a median household income of $40,050 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,838. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lumberton is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,302. Median rent is $832/month, with 32.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Lumberton reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,758/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Lumberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lumberton 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 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.