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Marks, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,483 Population 1,159/sq mi density
$35,074 Median Income $26,269 per capita
$99,300 Home Value $119,911 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,074 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, $852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Marks, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,074
53% below
$26,269 per capita
Home Value
$99,300
65% below
Zillow: $119,911
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
362/100K
5% below
6,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.0%
59% above
23.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Marks Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
35%
Rent
73%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marks residents earn a median household income of $35,074 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,269. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marks is $99,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,911. Median rent is $852/month, with 24.2% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Marks reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,170/100K.

Education

23.6% of adults in Marks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marks has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,483
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,159/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,074
Per Capita$26,269
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$683

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,300
Rent$852
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$119,911
Housing Units775
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent362/100K
Property6,170/100K

Health

Obesity51.0%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death18,894/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation162 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Marks was founded in 1907.
The median home in Marks was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.