Lynchburg, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,894 Population 981/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $43,491 per capita
$201,500 Home Value $250,967 Zillow
$2,033 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,500 home value, $2,033/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lynchburg, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,750
25% above
$43,491 per capita
Home Value
$201,500
29% below
Zillow: $250,967
Median Rent
$2,033/mo
75% above
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Lynchburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
125%
Home Value
71%
Rent
175%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lynchburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lynchburg residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,491. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lynchburg is $201,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,967. Median rent is $2,033/month, with 24.5% 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 1997.

Education

24.0% of adults in Lynchburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lynchburg has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,894
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density981/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$43,491
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,500
Rent$2,033
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$250,967
Housing Units853
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death21,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.9 in/yr
Elevation285 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lynchburg was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.