Mississippi · Metropolitan Area
Magee is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 3,977. Residents earn $43,250 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Magee receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Magee has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Magee is $43,250, 42% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 23.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Magee is $122,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Magee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 45 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,504 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Magee enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.5% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,250 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,519 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $715 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,386 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 504 |
| County GDP | $941M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,372 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $122,700 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $160,815 |
| Median List Price | $217,450 |
| Median List Price | $217,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $99 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.4% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,372 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 44.5% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.9% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 74.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.3% |
| Premature Death | 15,238/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Total Violent | 44.9/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 44.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,504.3/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 516.4/100K |
| Theft | 875.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 112.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.5 inches |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8730°N, 89.7340°W |
| County FIPS | 28127 |
Winner: Republican by 36.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |