Mantachie, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Itawamba County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,745 Population 406/sq mi density
$81,818 Median Income $88,640 per capita
$131,900 Home Value $174,089 Zillow
$953 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,818 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,900 home value, $953/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mantachie, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,818
9% above
$88,640 per capita
Home Value
$131,900
53% below
Zillow: $174,089
Median Rent
$953/mo
18% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Mantachie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
47%
Rent
82%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mantachie a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mantachie residents earn a median household income of $81,818 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $88,640. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 406 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mantachie is $131,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,089. Median rent is $953/month, with 30.0% 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 1984.

Education

15.6% of adults in Mantachie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mantachie has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,745
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density406/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,818
Per Capita$88,640
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$733M
Avg Weekly Wage$820

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,900
Rent$953
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$174,089
Housing Units733
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,759/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation297 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute24 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mantachie was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.