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Mathiston, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Webster County County
Mathiston, MS
At a Glance
How Mathiston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mathiston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mathiston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mathiston residents earn a median household income of $59,514 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,350. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 203 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mathiston is $125,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,437. Median rent is $810/month, with 32.8% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Mathiston reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,564/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Mathiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mathiston has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.