Magee, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Simpson County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,977 Population 756/sq mi density
$43,250 Median Income $20,519 per capita
$122,700 Home Value $172,692 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
562 Violent Crime/100K 2,300 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,250 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,700 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
562 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Magee, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,250
42% below
$20,519 per capita
Home Value
$122,700
56% below
Zillow: $172,692
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
562/100K
48% above
2,300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Magee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
44%
Rent
64%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
148%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magee a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Magee residents earn a median household income of $43,250 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,519. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magee is $122,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,692. Median rent is $740/month, with 30.2% 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

Magee reports 562 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,300/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Magee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magee has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,977
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density756/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,250
Per Capita$20,519
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$941M
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,700
Rent$740
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$172,692
Housing Units1,636
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent562/100K
Property2,300/100K

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death15,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation427 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Magee was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.