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Marietta, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County
Marietta, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Marietta a Good Place to Live?
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 2.2% (39% 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 $149,659. 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.
Safety & Crime
Marietta reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K.
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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.