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McComb, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pike County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,202 Population 1,036/sq mi density
$40,515 Median Income $19,298 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $87,321 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
361 Violent Crime/100K 6,700 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,515 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

McComb, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,515
46% below
$19,298 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
64% below
Zillow: $87,321
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
361/100K
5% below
6,700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.2%
50% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
313 sunny days/yr

How McComb Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
36%
Rent
69%
Poverty
197%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McComb a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McComb residents earn a median household income of $40,515 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,298. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,033 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McComb is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,321. Median rent is $803/month, with 27.6% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

McComb reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,700/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in McComb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McComb has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population12,202
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,515
Per Capita$19,298
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$1,554M
Avg Weekly Wage$814

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent$803
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$87,321
Housing Units6,376
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent361/100K
Property6,700/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault204/100K
Burglary1,610/100K

Health

Obesity48.2%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,463/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation425 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

McComb was founded in 1872.
The median home in McComb was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.