At a Glance
Median Income
$40,515
$19,298 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
Zillow: $98,674
Median Rent
$803/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.2%
20.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McComb a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 5.9% (64% above 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 $98,674. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,202
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,515
Per Capita$19,298
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$1,554M
Avg Weekly Wage$814
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent$803
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$98,674
Housing Units6,376
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity48.2%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,463/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
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.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.