Marietta, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
159 Population 89/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $29,019 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $160,700 Zillow
$350 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $350/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Marietta, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$29,019 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
63% below
Zillow: $160,700
Median Rent
$350/mo
70% below
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Marietta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
37%
Rent
30%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marietta a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marietta residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,019. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marietta is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,700. Median rent is $350/month, with 24.0% 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 1979.

Education

12.7% of adults in Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marietta has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population159
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$29,019
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$799M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$350
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$160,700
Housing Units77
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation344 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute33 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Marietta was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.